Sesamoid impression

Impressio sesamoidea

Definition

The sesamoid impressions are located between the head of the body on the palmar surface of the metacarpal bones, for the articulation with the proximal sesamoid bones. They are separated by the sagittal crest.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS Miller's Anatomy of the Dog, 4th Edition - Evans & de Lahunta- Elsevier

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