Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 9, Problem 18CP
Which joints show evidence of degeneration in nearly all individuals as aging progresses?
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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