Definitions for sesamoid bone
sesamoid bone

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1. sesamoid bone, sesamoid, os sesamoideumnoun

   any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint

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1. sesamoid bonenoun

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

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1. Sesamoid bone

   In anatomy, a sesamoid bone () 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 largest sesamoid bone in the body. Sesamoids act like pulleys, providing a smooth surface for tendons to slide over, increasing the tendon's ability to transmit muscular forces.

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1. sesamoid bone

   A sesamoid bone is a small, independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure, typically in the hands and feet. They help improve the mechanical function of the tendons by maintaining their alignment or achieving a mechanical advantage and also protect them from wear and tear. The largest and most well-known sesamoid bones are the patellae (kneecaps).

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1. Sesamoid bone

   In anatomy, a sesamoid bone is a bone embedded within a tendon. Sesamoids are found in locations where a tendon passes over a joint, such as the hand, knee, and foot. Functionally, they act to protect the tendon and to increase its mechanical effect. The presence of the sesamoid bone holds the tendon slightly farther away from the center of the joint and thus increases its moment arm. Sesamoid bones also prevent the tendon from flattening into the joint as tension increases and therefore also maintain a more consistent moment arm through a variety of possible tendon loads. This differs from menisci, which are made of cartilage and rather act to disperse the weight of the body on joints and reduce friction during movement.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sesamoid bone in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sesamoid bone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sesamoid bone
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sesamoid_Bone
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesamoid_Bone
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sesamoid bone