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Examine how a composite of collagen proteins and calcium can support a load of one ton
internal structure of a human long bone epiphysis bone remodeling bone remodeling
How do our bones grow and develop?
Examine X-rays of broken bones mending themselves and see how important it is to exercise and eat right
avain bone cross-section bones of the human hand bones of the human foot
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internal structure of a human long bone
epiphysis
bone remodeling
bone remodeling
avain bone cross-section
bones of the human hand
bones of the human foot
Examine how a composite of collagen proteins and calcium can support a load of one ton
How do our bones grow and develop?
Examine X-rays of broken bones mending themselves and see how important it is to exercise and eat right
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Male muscle, man flexing arm, bicep curl.
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Superficial arteries and veins of face and scalp, cardiovascular system, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC)
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