What is a sesamoid bone?

A. A bone growing within some cartilages in response to pressure
B. A bone that forms in the cranium in response to trauma
C. A bone that forms within some tendons in response to stress
D. A bone made of hyaline cartilage
E. A bone made of dense regular connective tissue


Answer: C

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