Six Sesamoid Bones on Both Feet: Report of a Rare Case
There is a variation of the total number of distinct bones in the human in the literature. This difference is mainly caused by the variable existence of sesamoid bones. Sesamoid bones at the first MTP are seen regularly. In contrast additional sesamoid bones at the second to fifth MTP are rare. We...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6394/12842_CE(Ra1)_F(GH)_PF1(VSUAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | There is a variation of the total number of distinct bones in the human in the literature. This difference is mainly caused by the variable
existence of sesamoid bones. Sesamoid bones at the first MTP are seen regularly. In contrast additional sesamoid bones at the second
to fifth MTP are rare. We report a case of additional sesamoid bones at every metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) of both feet.
A 22-year-old female Caucasian presented with weight-dependent pain of the second MTP of the left foot. In the radiographs of both
feet additional sesamoid bones at every MTP could be seen. This case reports a very rare variation in human anatomy. A similar case
has not been displayed to the academic society and therefore should be acknowledged. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |