EBK HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

1st Edition

ISBN: 9780100659834

Author: AMERMAN

Publisher: YUZU

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Chapter 1, Problem 9CYR

The upper and lower limbs are known broadly as the _________ region.

a.appendicular

b. axial

c. crural

d. dorsal

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EBK HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

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