Scientists Baffled by Resurgence of Mysterious Extra Bone in Humans

Scientists Baffled by Resurgence of Mysterious Extra Bone in Humans
A knee is manipulated in therapy. Pixabay
Simon Veazey
By Simon Veazey, Freelance Reporter
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Scientists are baffled by the resurgence of what they assumed was a defunct extra bone behind the knee.

At the turn of the century around one in 10 people, had a fabella—a bean-shaped bone that, like the kneecap, is tucked into the tendons.

Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
Simon Veazey is a UK-based journalist who has reported for The Epoch Times since 2006 on various beats, from in-depth coverage of British and European politics to web-based writing on breaking news.
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