Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781118345009
Author: Gerard J. Tortora
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 13, Problem 11CP
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The regions of the body that are supplied by plexuses and intercostals nerves.
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Plexus of the nerves refer to the branching network of the intersecting nerves. There are two types of plexuses- spinal and autonomic plexuses. There are 12 intercostals nerves. The plexuses, principally, are the brachial, lumbar, cervical, sacral, and coccygeal plexus.
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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