Question

Which bone is a sesamoid bone

Answer 1

A sesamoid bone is a bone that forms within a tendon. The most well-known sesamoid bone in the human body is the patella, or kneecap. Other examples of sesamoid bones include the two small bones located beneath the big toe (the sesamoid bones of the first metatarsal) and various small sesamoid bones that can be found in the hands and feet.