sesamoids
Bones within tendons
Sesamoids are small bones embedded within tendons, typically found where tendons pass over joints.
The kneecap is the largest sesamoid in the human body.
Smaller sesamoids appear in the hands and feet, particularly beneath the big toe.
The name comes from their resemblance to sesame seeds.
The dancer developed sesamoiditis from repetitive stress on her foot.
Triangular bone covering knee
- kneecapBone shielding leg joint
- halluxFoot's innermost digit
- metatarsalMidfoot skeletal element
- phalangesBones of fingers, toes
tendon · joint · flexor · extensor · synovial · fibrocartilage · articulation · bursa
Triangular bone covering knee
- navicularBoat-shaped bone
- lunateCurved like a crescent
- scaphoidCarpal bone, thumb-side
- carpalWrist anatomy term
tarsal · metatarsal · phalange · accessory · ossification · skeleton · bony · calcified
Borrowed capital for amplified returns
- mechanical advantageForce output over input
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- pressureForce upon contact
- glidingEngineless aerial movement
protection · load-bearing · weight distribution · cushioning · stabilization · fulcrum
Split in hard material
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- painBodily or emotional distress
- stress fractureMicroscopic bone crack from overuse
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
dislocation · bipartite · degeneration · injury · swelling · tenderness · overuse · chronic
patella
Triangular bone covering knee
- kneecapBone shielding leg joint
- halluxFoot's innermost digit
- metatarsalMidfoot skeletal element
phalanges · tendon · joint · flexor · extensor · synovial · fibrocartilage · articulation · bursa · ligament
patella
Triangular bone covering knee
carpal · tarsal · metatarsal · phalange · accessory · ossification · skeleton · bony · calcified · mineralized
leverage
Borrowed capital for amplified returns
- mechanical advantageForce output over input
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- pressureForce upon contact
gliding · protection · load-bearing · weight distribution · cushioning · stabilization · fulcrum
fracture
Split in hard material
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- painBodily or emotional distress
- stress fractureMicroscopic bone crack from overuse
arthritis · dislocation · bipartite · degeneration · injury · swelling · tenderness · overuse · chronic · acute
- sesamoid boneBone embedded in tendon