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maybe *enthesis*: point where a tendon, ligament or muscle inserts into bone (nm)

Posted By: jess gessin on 2009-04-06
In Reply to: Spelling for endusthesus? See more - Kimberly

Subject: maybe *enthesis*: point where a tendon, ligament or muscle inserts into bone (nm)

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