All of the following are true about the upper end of tibia except

All of the following are true about the upper end of tibia except –

A. Ossification center for the upper end fuses by 18 years

B. It gives attachment to meniscal cartilage on intercondylar area

C. It gives attachment to semi-membranosus

D. Posterior aspect of patella articulates with upper end of tibia laterally

Correct Answer: Posterior aspect of patella articulates with upper end of tibia laterally

Description: Secondary ossification centre for upper end fuses with the shaft at 16- 18 years. Attachment in the intercondylar area (Before backwards) - Anterior horn of medial meniscus - Anterior cruciate ligament - Anterior horn of lateral meniscus - Posterior horn of lateral meniscus - Posterior horn of medial meniscus - Posterior cruciate ligament Posterior surface of patella, only the upper 3/4th is articular, which articulates with femur at different phases of movement of knee joint.

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