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Also Known As	breastbone

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An anatomical illustration of the human upper limb and chest from the front, showing labeled muscles such as the deltoid, pectoralis major, biceps, triceps, and serratus anterior, along with the cephalic vein and thoracoacromial artery.

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Superficial arteries and veins of face and scalp, cardiovascular system, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC)

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full human skeleton

The Skeletal Puzzle

Bones of the wrist and hand: dorsal view. skeletal system, human anatomy, appendage, hand bones, wrist bones, metacarpal bones, finger bones, phalanges.

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

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