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    Skeletal Anatomy (Child)

    Children's bodies are still growing. So their skeletons are different from those of adults.

    Front view of infant showing skeleton and growth plates.
    Skeleton of baby.

    Front view of child showing skeleton and growth plates.
    Skeleton of child.

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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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