Cyamella
Cyamellus
Definition
The cyamella is an additional, irregular sesamoid bone found in proximity to the myotendinous junction of the popliteus muscle. Its presence can potentially interfere with the normal functioning of the popliteus muscle.
References
Khanna, V. and Maldjian, C.(2015). The cyamella, a lost sesamoid: Normal variant or posterolateral corner anomaly? Radiol Case Rep. 9(1):e00031. doi: 10.2484/rcr.v9i1.907. PMID: 27141242; PMCID: PMC4838748.
