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capital
pertaining to the head.
capital femoral epiphysis
epiphysis of the head of the femur; its detachment represents a specific syndrome in pigs.


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34) Children with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) have a statistically higher BMI than normal-weight children.
Pediatric obesity: impact and surgical management by Wilson, Don P. / Southern Medical Journal
Gelberman et al (29) showed that a diminished FNA angle in adolescents is often associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis of the hip.
Determination and significance of femoral neck anteversion by Cibulka, Michael T. / Physical Therapy
The purpose of this study was to determine the torsional strength of the capital femoral epiphysis and the role of the perichondrial ring in resisting torsion and to establish the porcine model as an analogue to human slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) in order to aid in the development of SCFE treatment.
Contribution of the perichondrial ring to capital femoral epiphysis ... by Schmidt, Thomas / Southern Medical Journal
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