Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134156415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 6CCS
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Case summary:

Mrs. Tanner, who is a 45-year-old mother, was traveling in the bus which met with an accident. When the paramedics arrived, they saw that she was lying on her side in the aisle. The injury resulted in the damage of the sciatic nerve. This nerve passes through the thigh, lower leg, and foot.

Characters in the case:

Mrs. Tanner

Adequate information:

Damage to the sciatic nerve due to injury.

To determine:

The part of the pelvic region this sciatic nerve passes through.

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