sesamoid bone

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

os sesamoideum sesamoid patellar diaphysis epiphysis endosteum metaphysis capitate bone kneepan fabella pisiform calcaneus cuboid bone diploe carpal bones
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Hypernyms

bone os

Hyponyms

patella kneecap kneepan

Close letter words and terms

sesamin sesaminol sesamoid sesamoid bones sesamoidal sesamoidean