A proton density-weighted axial view demonstrates the normal semilunar appearance of the patellar tendon, with a convex anterior border (arrow) and well-defined posterior rim.

T1-weighted sagittal image in a patient with a normal patellar tendon reveals a homogeneously low signal intensity appearance to the tendon (arrows), which appears symmetrical in appearance throughout its course.

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