Which one of the following is a sesamoid bone | vedclass

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(B) The bones which are formed by the ossification of tendons (fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscles to bone) are called sesamoid bones,$e.g

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Patella

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(B) The bones which are formed by the ossification of tendons (fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscles to bone) are called sesamoid bones,$e.g.$,the patella.The patella,also known as the knee cap,is a small triangular bone that is embedded within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and sits in front of the knee joint formed by the femur,tibia,and fibula.

Column-$I$ (Bone region)	Column-$II$ (Number of bones)
$P$. Thigh	$I$. $7$
$Q$. Shank	$II$. $14$
$R$. Knee cap	$III$. $1$ (Long bone)
$S$. Ankle	$IV$. $2$
$T$. Metatarsals	$V$. $1$ (Cup-shaped)
$U$. Phalanges	$VI$. $5$

Which one of the following is a sesamoid bone?

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Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ (Bone region) Column-$II$ (Number of bones)
$P$. Thigh $I$. $7$
$Q$. Shank $II$. $14$
$R$. Knee cap $III$. $1$ (Long bone)
$S$. Ankle $IV$. $2$
$T$. Metatarsals $V$. $1$ (Cup-shaped)
$U$. Phalanges $VI$. $5$

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