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.
The patellar ligament is a band of connective tissue that connects the patella, or kneecap, to the tibia. It forms a vital link in the musculoskeletal system of the lower limb and occasionally is the site of joint injury. Anatomy. The patellar ligament is a thin, flat band of fibrous connective tissue about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) long. It is located in the anterior region of the knee distal to the patella and anterior to the tibia. Like all other ligaments, the patellar ligament is made of dense regular connective tissue with its many collagen fibers running vertically.... Click to read more below.