Term Name: sesamoid bone
Synonyms: ossa sesamoidea, sesamoid
Definition: A sesamoid element that is composed of bone tissue.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001479]

Relationships
is a type of: bone element sesamoid element
has subtype: cartilago sesamoides equine distal sesamoid flexor sesamoid ossified ligament ossified tendon patella proximal sesamoid bone of manus proximal sesamoid bone of pes scleral sesamoid bone sesamoid bone of gastrocnemius sesamoid bone of manus sesamoid bone of pes sesamoid bone of the peroneus longus muscle subarticular sesamoid ulnar sesamoid bone