A skier breaks his ankle. As part of his treatment, the ankle and legare placed in a plaster cast. Unfortunately, the cast is too tight aroundthe proximal portion of the leg and presses in against the neck of thefibula. Predict where the patient will experience tingling or numbnessin the leg. Explain.

A skier breaks his ankle. As part of his treatment, the ankle and legare placed in a plaster cast. Unfortunately, the cast is too tight aroundthe proximal portion of the leg and presses in against the neck of thefibula. Predict where the patient will experience tingling or numbnessin the leg. Explain.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter8: Muscle Physiology

Section: Chapter Questions

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