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Book Title: Bones: Structure And Mechanics
Number of Pages: 456 Pages
Publication Name: Bones : Structure and Mechanics
Language: English
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Item Height: 1.1 in
Publication Year: 2006
Subject: Orthopedics, Life Sciences / Biology
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 22 Oz
Item Length: 9.1 in
Subject Area: Science, Medical
Author: John D. Currey
Item Width: 7.5 in
Format: Perfect
