SESAMOIDBONE

Sesamoid bone

In anatomy, a sesamoid bone is a bone embedded within a tendon. Sesamoid bones can be found on joints throughout the body, including:

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sesamoid bone

Noun

  1. A small bone embedded within a tendon, typically found in locations where a tendon passes over a joint.


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