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Humerus

Photograph of a well-formed cartilaginous humerus. The primary growth center in the middle of its shaft appears as a light area because of increased intercellular substance. Individual muscles and nerves are apparent.

Streeter, 1949.


Keywords: cartilaginous humerus, humerus, intercellular substance, muscles, nerves, primary growth center


Source: The Virtual Human Embryo.