# Detaching the patellar ligament from the tibia

To detach the patellar ligament from the tibia, follow the steps in the video below.

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Video showing how to detach the patellar ligament from the tibia.

Once detached, the patellar ligament, patella, and quadriceps tendons can be stored on Parts Plate A.

[![Photo of Parts Plate A with all items attached. Arrow and text indicate the patella, patellar ligament, and quadriceps tendons attached to the plate.](https://guides.3das.us/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/knee-kit-photo-parts-plate-plate-a-with-all-items-and-arrow-and-text-indicating-the-patella-and-parts.webp)](https://guides.3das.us/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/knee-kit-photo-parts-plate-plate-a-with-all-items-and-arrow-and-text-indicating-the-patella-and-parts.webp)

The detached patellar ligament, patella, and quadriceps tendons can be docked as a single piece on Parts Plate A.