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where is a sesamoid bone most often found?
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between the flat bones of the skull
in the forearm and the lower leg
near joints at the knees, the hands, and the
in the vertebrae
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Sesamoid bones are small, round - shaped bones embedded in tendons and are most commonly found near joints in areas like the knees (patella is a large sesamoid bone), hands, and feet. They act to protect tendons from excessive wear and tear and can also enhance the mechanical advantage of the tendon.
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Near joints at the knees, the hands, and the feet