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Bone terminology (diagram)

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
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Diagram

The general anatomic regions of a long bone are outlined. 

Case Discussion

The general anatomic regions of a long bone are important to know so that one can be accurate in referring to a specific anatomic location within a long bone. 

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