Vocabulary Entry

sesamoid

|noun • adjective

noun

A small bone that resembles a sesame seed, often found in tendons and some joints.

Example Sentences

"The sesamoid bone in his foot was causing him pain."

"Sesamoids are important for the movement of certain joints."

"In the human body, the patella is a well-known sesamoid bone."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The sesamoid features of the species were studied extensively."

"Sesamoid characteristics can vary significantly among different animals."

"The research focused on sesamoid anatomy in various mammals."