Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Chapter 6, Problem 17CP
Describe the zones of the epiphyseal (growth) plate and their functions, and the significance of the epiphyseal line.
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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