Human Anatomy
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Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
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Chapter 14, Problem 13RQ
(a) Define nerve plexus. (b) List the spinal nerves of origin of the tour major nerve plexuses, and name the general body regions served by each plexus.
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