Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 8CP
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To determine:
The spinal tract which is compressed, because of the pressure on spinal cord and the affected individual cannot feel fine touch or pressure on lower limbs.
Concept introduction:
The long and elongated cord like structure is called as the spinal cord and it is having two types of spinal tracts responsible for the feel, senses, touch and pressure.
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Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
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