期刊名称：International Journal of Anatomy and Research
印刷版ISSN：2321-4287
出版年度：2013
卷号：1
期号：2
页码：61-63
出版社：International Journals of Medical and Health Research
摘要：Background : Sesamoid bones are sma ll seed like bones which can be found in the hand, knee, and foot. Their unique structure works to protect the tendon, and to increase its mechanical effect. Examples of sesamoid bones include the os acromiale, os styloideum, metacarpal and hallux sesamoids, patella, os trigonum, os cal- caneus secundarius, accessory navicular, os peroneum, and os intermetatarseum. The Sesamoid bones are so named because they resemble a sesame seed. WE present a brief description about Fabella , a small Sesamoid bone occasiona lly found in the lateral head of Gastrocnemius muscle, its surgical and medicl importance. Presence of Fabella can be confused with certain Orthopedic Problems.
