Sesamoid Bone of Right Foot (Lateral/Fibular) (Os sesamoideum laterale pedis dexter)
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Anatomy
The lateral (fibular) sesamoid bone of the right foot lies under the lateral facet of the right first metatarsal head, completing the sesamoid apparatus of the hallux.
Clinical notes
Hallux valgus deformity causes lateral subluxation of the sesamoids out of their metatarsal grooves, producing severe metatarsalgia and loss of push-off power.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Sesamoid Bone of Right Foot (Lateral/Fibular)?
The lateral (fibular) sesamoid bone of the right foot lies under the lateral facet of the right first metatarsal head, completing the sesamoid apparatus of the hallux.
Why is the Sesamoid Bone of Right Foot (Lateral/Fibular) clinically important?
Hallux valgus deformity causes lateral subluxation of the sesamoids out of their metatarsal grooves, producing severe metatarsalgia and loss of push-off power.
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