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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.

Online Medical Reviewer: L Renee Watson MSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
Date Last Reviewed: 1/1/2022
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