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sesamoid

/ˈsɛs.ə.mɔɪd/

Traducción: Hueso pequeño y redondeado que se desarrolla dentro de un tendón, generalmente donde el tendón pasa sobre una articulación, como la rótula.

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noun

/ˈsɛs.ə.mɔɪd/C2formalmedical
  • esHueso pequeño y redondeado que se desarrolla dentro de un tendón, generalmente donde el tendón pasa sobre una articulación, como la rótula.

A small, round bone that develops within a tendon, typically where the tendon passes over a joint, such as the kneecap.

  1. Small bone in a tendonC2formalmedical

    Any of several small, round bones that develop within a tendon, typically where the tendon passes over a joint, such as the kneecap (patella) or in the foot.

    esHueso sesamoideo

    • The kneecap is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body.
    • Sesamoid bones help protect tendons from compressive forces.
    • A fractured sesamoid in the foot can cause significant pain when walking.
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