The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone. This is part of the "extensor mechanism" of the knee. Together with the kneecap, quadriceps tendon, and the quadriceps ...

Patellar tendonitis, also known as jumper’s knee, occurs when there are small tears in the patellar tendon. The patellar tendon connects a person’s kneecap (patellar) to their shin bone (tibia).

The patellar tendon runs from the knee cap to the tibia (shin bone) and transmits the force from the quadriceps muscles. Sports that involve running and jumping place a lot of stress on the ...

Tendons are tissues that connect muscles to bones and help your joints move. Some of the most common injuries to the tendons ...

Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen sustained a torn patellar tendon on the weekend. DW fills you in on how serious an injury this is, how it is treated, and how long it could take for him ...