pulvillus

/ˈpʌlvɪləs/

Definitions

1. noun

The pulvillus is a small, usually membranous, sesamoid bone found at the base of the first toe in some animals, especially ungulates.

“The anatomy of the horse’s foot includes the pulvillus, a small bone that helps support the hoof.”

Synonyms

  • plantar bone
  • sesamoid bone

Antonyms

  • no direct antonym; however, 'non-sesamoid bone' could be considered