<Li> In the wrist--The pisiform of the wrist is a sesamoid bone (within the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris). It begins to ossify in children ages 9--12 . </Li> <Li> In the foot--the first metatarsal bone usually has two sesamoid bones at its connection to the big toe (both within the tendon of flexor hallucis brevis). One is found on the lateral side of the first metatarsal while the other is found on the medial side . In some people, only a single sesamoid is found on the first metatarsal bone . </Li> <Li> In the neck--Although the hyoid bone is free - floating, it is not technically a sesamoid bone . All sesamoid bones form directly from the connective tissue found in tendons and ligaments . By contrast, the hyoid bone forms from a cartilaginous precursor like most other bones in the body . </Li> <Li> In the ear--the lenticular process of the incus is a sesamoid bone and therefore is considered the fourth ossicle of the middle ear . </Li>

Where are sesamoid bones found in the human body