In anatomy, a sesamoid bone (/ ˈsɛsəmɔɪd /) [1][2] is a bone embedded within a tendon or a muscle. [3] Its name is derived from the Greek word for ' sesame seed', indicating the small …

Sesamoids act like pulleys. They provide a smooth surface for the tendons to slide over, increasing the ability of the tendons to transmit muscle forces. The sesamoids in the forefoot …

Aug 6, 2025 · Sesamoid bones are small, rounded, or oval structures. They derive their name from the Greek word for “sesame seed” due to their diminutive size and shape. Most …

Jul 26, 2025 · Sesamoiditis is a common cause of pain in the ball of your foot (metatarsalgia). Your sesamoids are two tiny bones embedded in the tendons in your forefoot, just under your …

Sesamoid bones are unique anatomical structures that play a significant role in reducing friction, modifying tendon pull, and improving joint mechanics. Unlike most bones, they develop within …

Nov 19, 2025 · A sesamoid bone is a small, rounded bone that is commonly found embedded within a tendon or, less frequently, a muscle, near a joint surface. The name itself is derived …

Apr 4, 2023 · Unlike standard bones, which connect via joints, sesamoid bones connect to muscles via tendons. The word "sesamoid" derives from the Arabic word 'sesamum' …

The 2 semilunar-shaped sesamoid bones are located within the flexor hallucis brevis tendon and aid the foot in locomotion. The medial bone is the tibial sesamoid, and the lateral bone is the …

Sesamoid bones are a type of bone that develop in some tendons where they cross the ends of long bones [1]. Sesamoids ossify during puberty and delayed ossification can indicate delayed …

Sesamoiditis is pain around the 2 small bones (the sesamoid bones) below the metatarsal head where it adjoins the big toe (first metatarsal head). Symptoms include pain when walking …