Term Name:	sesamoid element
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.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0013631]