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bone. Once the child stops growing, the epiphyseal plate transforms into the

epiphyseal line,which provides a smooth surface for articulating bones.

Nursing alert Damage to a child’s epiphysis might impede the child’s growth.

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M. Sternocleidomastoideus

M. Deltoideus

M. Pectoralis

major

M. Rectus

abdominis

M. Obliquus

externus

abdominis

M. Gracilis

M. Sartorius

M. Vastus medialis

M. Gastrocnemius

M. Tibialis anterior

M. Extensor

digitorum longus

M. Flexor digitorum longus

M. Soleus

M. Vastus lateralis

M. Rectus femoris

M. Adductor longus

M. Extensor radialis

brevis

M. Brachioradialis

M. Biceps brachii

M. Serratus anterior

FIGURE 13-1 A