What is a sesamoid bone?
A) A bone growing within some cartilages in response to pressure
B) A bone that forms within some tendons in response to stress
C) A bone that forms in the cranium in response to trauma
D) A bone made of hyaline cartilage
E) A bone made of dense regular connective tissue

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A sesamoid bone is a bone that forms within some tendons in response to stress or pressure. The most well-known example of a sesamoid bone is the patella (kneecap).

What Is a Sesamoid Bone