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Have hypermobility of joints.can 1 part of joint b looser than another part on same bone. ex. can 1 part of patella be looser than another patel part

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Not usually: With most people the patella is a single bone of the knee. Some people may have a patella in two or more parts but they are usually fused togerther grossly.. A patella can have too much motion and be more prone to dislocation.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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