Sesamoid bone Sesamoid bone In anatomy, a sesamoid bone () is a bone embedded within a tendon or a muscle. It is derived from the Latin word ("sesame seed"), due to the small size of most sesamoids. Often, these bones form in response to strain, or can be present as a normal variant. The kneecap is the largest sesamoid bone in the body. Sesamoids act like pulleys, providing a smooth surface for tendons to slide over, increasing the tendon's ability to transmit muscular forces. The sesamoid is a small nodular bone most often present embedded in tendons in the region of the
It Takes a Muscle whether it has ever been filmed. It Takes a Muscle "It Takes a Muscle" is a song by British recording artist M.I.A. from her third studio album, "Maya" (2010). It is a cover of the song "It Takes a Muscle [To Fall in Love]" by Dutch project Spectral Display and was written by the act's members Michael Mulders and Henri Overduin. It was originally released in 1982 as a single from their debut album "Spectral Display". Production of M.I.A.'s version was handled by Diplo and incorporated reggae elements. The single was released worldwide as a digital download, under license to