Os Sesamoideum (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The sesamoid bones embedded within the tendons of the knee joint help to reduce friction and provide additional support during movement.
- A small os sesamoideum located in the tendon of the flexor hallucis longus muscle helped to ease the pressure on the ankle joint.
- The os sesamoideum embedded in the tendon of the patellar ligament played a crucial role in reducing the stress on the knee joint.
- The sesamoid bones, or os sesamoideum, in the foot helped to protect the tendons from excessive wear and tear.
- In the human body, the os sesamoideum located in the tendon of the flexor pollicis brevis muscle helped to facilitate smooth thumb movement.