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
Dry As a Bone punk." It was reissued in 1990 along with the album "Rehab Doll" (plus bonus tracks) as the "Dry as a Bone/Rehab Doll" compilation album. One of the bonus tracks from the reissue, "Searchin'" was recorded during the "Dry as a Bone" sessions. Dry As a Bone Dry as a Bone is the second EP by the American rock band Green River. It was released in July 1987 through Sub Pop Records. The EP features the band's first material with guitarist Bruce Fairweather, formerly of bassist Jeff Ament's previous band, Deranged Diction. In June 1986, the band began production on its