Open AccessMorphology of sesamoid bones in keyboard musicians
Author(s) -
K Dąbrowski,
Hanna Stankiewicz-Jóźwicka,
Arkadiusz Kowalczyk,
Jarosław Wróblewski,
Bogdan Ciszek
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
folia morphologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1644-3284
pISSN - 0015-5659
DOI - 10.5603/fm.a2020.0066
Subject(s) - sesamoid bone , metacarpophalangeal joint , thumb , medicine , anatomy , interphalangeal joint , joint (building) , orthodontics , radiography , surgery , architectural engineering , engineering
The sesamoid bones are small, usually oval bone structures often found in joints and under the tendons. Although their precise function is not fully understood, it is agreed upon that they protect the joints and make movements faster and less energy consuming. Sesamoid bones are found in hands, especially around first, second and fifth metacarpophalangeal joint and the interphalangeal joint of the thumb.