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• Bones: biology of the musculoskeletal system, The Merck Manual US. More information here.
• The Skeletal System: Joints, Encyclopedia.com. More information here.
• What are osteoblasts?, WiseGeek. More information here.
• Your bones, Kids Health, The Nemours Foundation USA. More information here.



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