Question

What is a sesamoid bone?
a.A bone growing within some cartilages in response to pressure
b.A bone made of dense regular connective tissue
c.A bone made of hyaline cartilage
d.A bone that forms within some tendons in response to stress
e.A bone that forms in the cranium in response to trauma

Answer 1

Answer:

d. A bone that forms within some tendons in response to stress

Explanation:

Sesamoid bone is a bone within a tendon or a muscle. Usually, these bones are formed in response to stress. The kneecap is one of the sesamoid bones. It is also the largest sesamoid bone in the body. Sesamoid bones are often present within tendons of the thumb.