Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology - Study Card
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology - Study Card
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ISBN: 9780321929303
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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The reason of concern for the physician about the growth pattern of a young child request an X-ray of the hand.

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The diagnosis and the analysis of the symptoms reveal the interest for obtaining an X-ray of the hand. This can be due to the failure of the secretion of the growth hormone in the body leading to the formation of short hands. It occurs due to the abnormal functioning of the pituitary gland. The abnormal secretion of the growth hormone can result in the elongation of the hands leading to an abnormal increase in the height. This is called as gigantism.

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