In equine anatomy, the term sesamoid bone usually refers to the two sesamoid bones found at the back of the fetlock or metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints in both hindlimbs and forelimbs.

The two sesamoid bones are located under the big toe joint on the plantar (bottom) surface of the foot. The big toe flexor tendons are attached to both of the sesamoid bones.

Jul 26, 2025 · Your sesamoids are two tiny bones embedded in the tendons in your forefoot, just under your big toe joint (first metatarsal joint). These bones help absorb shock and stress when you put …

Jun 20, 2024 · Sesamoid bones are small, usually less than one centimeter in size. They are round or oval in shape and are composed of spongy bone surrounded by a thin layer of cortical bone. They …

In the normal foot, the sesamoids are two pea-shaped bones located in the ball of the foot, beneath the big toe joint. Acting as a pulley for tendons, the sesamoids help the big toe move normally and …

Apr 4, 2023 · A sesamoid bone is a small bone commonly found embedded within a muscle or tendon near joint surfaces, existing as focal areas of ossification and functioning as a pulley to alleviate …

Sesamoid bones are small, rounded bones embedded within tendons, typically near joints. Unlike other bones that are connected to other bones via joints, sesamoid bones form within tendons due to …

Aug 17, 2025 · Sesamoid bones are small bones embedded within tendons, typically found near joints. They play a significant role in the body’s mechanical functions, despite not connecting to other bones …

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 from the Arabic …

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 fibular sesamoid.