Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
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Chapter 6, Problem 2CTQ
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
In the given case, a boy broke his left arm while playing basketball. His arm was put in a cast, which healed normally after some time. When the boy grew up, he measured both his arms, where, his right arm seemed to be longer in length than his left arm.
Characters in the case:
Marcus, a 9-year-old boy.
Adequate information:
Marcus broke his left arm as a kid and his bone was joined using a cast.
To determine: The reason for the difference observed in the length of the right and left arms.
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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