Resembling in shape the seeds of sesame., Of or pertaining to the sesamoid bones or cartilages; sesamoidal., A sesamoid bone or cartilage.
The bovine has 32 sesamoid bones.
In the foot.
Patella
Sesamoid.
Sesamoid bones grow within tendons. An example of a sesamoid bone is the patella (kneecap).
Sesamoid bones are typically found embedded within the tendons of certain muscles, such as the patella (kneecap) and the sesamoid bones in the tendons of the big toe. They act to protect the tendon and increase its mechanical efficiency.
sesamoid bones
Sesamoid bones
The sesamoid bone
Sesamoid bones are bones embedded within a tendon. They are usually related to joint surfaces and the kneecap is one particular example.
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