Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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As a result of a snowboarding accident, John is unable to feel fine touch, pressure, vibration, or proprioception in his left upper limb distal to his wrist. He has no other sensory deficits. A neurologist suspects that a portion of his spinal cord has been damaged. Where in the spinal cord might the problem be located, and why?
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Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Ch. 15 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 15 - Prob. 2RFTCh. 15 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 15 - Prob. 4RFTCh. 15 - Prob. 5RFTCh. 15 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 15 - Prob. 7RFTCh. 15 - Prob. 8RFTCh. 15 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 15 - Prob. 10RFT
Ch. 15 - Prob. 11RFTCh. 15 - Which of the following are spinal tracts within...Ch. 15 - Prob. 13RFTCh. 15 - 14. Give the anatomical names of the spinal tracts...Ch. 15 - Prob. 1RCCh. 15 - Prob. 2RCCh. 15 - Why do the proportions of the sensory homunculus...Ch. 15 - Prob. 4RCCh. 15 - 5. Compare the actions directed by motor commands...Ch. 15 - Prob. 1CTCh. 15 - As a result of a snowboarding accident, John is...
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