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Chapter 13, Problem 10CP
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To determine:

The areas that will be affected, if an anesthesia blocks the functioning of the posterior rami of the cervical spinal nerves.

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Anesthesia are the chemical compound which when introduced to the body, temporarily blocks the nerves that transfers signal of pain to brain and spinal cord. This is generally used during painful medical procedures such as surgery.

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