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ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter38: The Musculoskeletal System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18RQ: The elbow is an example of which type of joint? hinge pivot saddle gliding

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