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Chapter 10 The Muscular System Essay
Instructor Guide to Text and Media

Human Anatomy & Physiology
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The chapter also features new high-quality, side-by-side cadaver photos with illustrations for easy comparison: the anterior and lateral regions of the neck (Figure
10.9c), superficial muscles of the thorax (Figure 10.13b), muscles crossing the shoulder and elbow joint (Figure 10.14d), and superficial muscles of the superior gluteal region (Figure 10.20b).
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