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1. Sesamoid bone - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesamoid_bone
Description: WebIn anatomy, a sesamoid bone (/ ˈ s ɛ s əm ɔɪ d /) is a bone embedded within a tendon or a muscle. Its name is derived from the Greek word for 'sesame seed', indicating the small size of most sesamoids. Often, these bones form in response to strain, or can be present as a normal variant. The patella is the
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2. Sesamoiditis: What Is It, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21671-sesamoiditis
Description: WebSesamoiditis is an inflammation of the sesamoid bones in the ball of the foot and the tendons they are embedded in. It’s usually caused by overuse, especially by dancers, runners and athletes who frequently bear weight on the balls of their feet. It's treated with rest and anti-inflammatory medication.
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3. Anatomy, Sesamoid Bones - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK578171/
Description: WebApr 4, 2023 · A sesamoid bone is a small bone commonly found embedded within a muscle or tendon near joint surfaces, existing as focal areas of ossification and functioning as a pulley to alleviate stress on that particular muscle or tendon. Unlike standard bones, which connect via joints, sesamoid bones connect to muscles via tendons.
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4. Sesamoiditis and Sesamoid Fracture - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Link: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/sesamoiditis
Description: WebSesamoiditis is a condition that causes pain in the ball of the foot, at the base of the big toe. The condition is a form of tendinitis and is common among dancers, runners, and professional athletes. The sesamoid bones can also fracture (break) due to an acute injury or repetitive stress (overuse).
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5. Sesamoid - Physiopedia
Link: https://www.physio-pedia.com/Sesamoid
Description: WebSesamoid bones are a type of bone that develop in some tendons where they cross the ends of long bones. Sesamoids ossify during puberty and delayed ossification can indicate delayed onset of puberty. Sesamoid bones in the human body include: Patella - in the quadriceps tendon at the knee
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6. Sesamoid bone - e-Anatomy - IMAIOS
Link: https://www.imaios.com/en/e-anatomy/anatomical-structure/sesamoid-bone-1536890548
Description: WebA sesamoid bone is a bone embedded within a tendon. Sesamoid bones can be found on joints throughout the body, including: In the knee — the patella (within the quadriceps tendon). In the hand — two sesamoid bones are commonly found in the distal portions of the first metacarpal bone (within the tendons ofadductor pollicis and flexor ...
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7. Sesamoid | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
Link: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/sesamoid-1
Description: WebJan 19, 2024 · Sesamoids, also known as sesamoid bones , are focal areas of ossification within tendons as they pass over joints 1. They can also occur in ligaments and usually measure a few millimeters in diameter. Their function is purported to be to alter the direction of the tendon and modify pressure, thereby reducing friction 2 .
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8. Bones: Anatomy, function, types and clinical aspects | Kenhub
Link: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/bones
Description: WebOct 30, 2023 · Sesamoid bones are embedded within tendons. These bones are usually small and oval-shaped. The sesamoid bones are found at the end of long bones in the upper and lower limbs, where the tendons cross. Some examples of the sesamoid bones are the patella bone in the knee or the pisiform bone of the carpus.
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9. Sesamoid Bones: Normal and Abnormal | Radsource
Link: https://radsource.us/sesamoid-bones/
Description: WebThe term sesamoid is used for certain small nodular foci composed of bone, cartilage, or both that are shaped like a sesame seed 1. Sesamoid bones are common in humans, and vary in number. As many as 42 sesamoid bones can be found within a single person 2.
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10. Anatomy, Sesamoid Bones - PubMed
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35201699/
Description: WebApr 4, 2023 · A sesamoid bone is a small bone commonly found embedded within a muscle or tendon near joint surfaces, existing as focal areas of ossification and functioning as a pulley to alleviate stress on that particular muscle or tendon. Unlike standard bones, which connect via joints, sesamoid bones connect to muscles via tendons.