Human Anatomy
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
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Chapter 14, Problem 7CRCAQ
After suffering from a broken humerus, a patient was unable to extend her wrist and complained of paresthesia on the back other hand. What nerve must have been injured in the humeral break?
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