This is taken directly from-http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-monocytes.htm#. Monocytes are a type of leukocyte or white blood cell which play a role in immune system function. Depending on a patient's level of health, monocytes make up between one and three percent of the total white blood cells in the body.
1 Ligamentum Patellae: It is attached above to the lower border of patella and below to the tuberosity of tibia. 2  In fact, this ligament is a continuation of the common tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle containing the patella as a sesamoid bone. In fact, this ligament is a continuation of the common tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle containing the patella as a sesamoid bone. 2  Medial Collateral Ligament: It is flat in form, attached above to the medial condyle of femur and below to the shaft of tibia.
Tendons and ligaments make up essential parts of your musculoskeletal system. Tendons provide an anchor for your muscles to attach to your bones so that your muscle contractions can move the bones of your skeleton, while ligaments attach neighboring bones to keep your skeleton intact.rotein. Protein makes up the bulk of your tendons and ligaments. Collagen makes your tissues strong, while the protein elastin in ligaments provides some elasticity. Protein from your diet allows your body to produce new collagen and elastin to help keep your tendons and ligaments strong.