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sesamoid bone

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A sesamoid element that is composed of bone tissue. [ http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 ]

Synonyms: ossa sesamoidea

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Sesamoids are often endochondral replacement elements and in addition to bone tissue, may also be composed of articular cartilage, fibrocartilage, hyaline cartilage, and calcified cartilage.[VSAO]

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Sesamoid bone