Bones That are Small, Round and Tend to Develop in Tendons

Question

Bones that are small, round and tend to develop in tendons are
A) long bones.
B) flat bones.
C) sesamoid bones.
D) short bones.
E) irregular bones.

Accepted Answer

Sesamoid bones are small, round bones that develop within tendons, typically near a joint. Examples include the patella (kneecap) and the pisiform bone in the wrist. The other options are not typically found as small, round bones within tendons.