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Also Known As	epiphyses

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X-ray of a human shoulder showing the rounded epiphysis of the humerus, the scapula, and part of the ribcage against a black background.

Internal structure of a human long bone

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epiphyseal plate bone rib vertebral column bone mineralization bone marrow hyoid bone bone mineral density bone formation periosteum ear bone osteocyte

Muscles of facial expression, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC). Human face, human head.

Characteristics of the Human Body