5 Body Parts You Didn't Know Existed

By Satyajit Patra Image: theunknowntrip.com

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1. The Mesentery

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2. The Plica Semilunaris

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3. The floating hyoid bone

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4. The tailbone

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5. The Fontanelles

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Vitamin D Benefits Beyond Strong Bones

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