sesamoid element

Term ID

UBERON:0013631

Synonyms

• sesamoid

Definition

Ossicle that develops within bands of dense, regular connective tissue (e.g., tendons and ligaments). Sesamoids are generally located proximate to a bony prominence, over which the dense regular connective tissue wraps, and/or a joint or articulation.

References

• VSAO:0000137

Ontology

Uberon Ontology