xương vừng

xương vừng

Một vận động viên bị đau ở xương vừng dưới ngón chân cái.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Sesamoid bone: A small, independent bone that is embedded within a tendon, typically where the tendon passes over a joint. The name derives from the bone's resemblance to a sesame seed.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Xương bánh chè là xương vừng lớn nhất trong cơ thể. (The kneecap is the largest sesamoid bone in the body.)
    • Xương vừng ở bàn chân đôi khi có thể gây đau. (The sesamoid bones in the foot can sometimes cause pain.)
Advanced Usage
  • In medical and anatomical contexts, "xương vừng" is a technical term. It is often specified by its location, such as in the hand or foot.
Variants and Related Words
  • Xương (n): bone.
  • Xương bánh chè (n): patella; the specific and largest sesamoid bone.
Synonyms
  • Sesamoid bone.
  • Ossicle (in a general sense for a small bone).
Related Terms (Anatomy)
  • Gân (n): tendon; the fibrous tissue where a sesamoid bone is typically found.
  • Khớp (n): joint; sesamoid bones are usually located near joints to improve tendon function.