LABORATORY MANUAL FOR HUMAN ANATOMY & PH
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ISBN: 9781260254426
Author: Martin
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 26, Problem 8PL
It is important that healthcare professionals have knowledge of surface anatomy and practice in palpation.
a. True ________
b. False _______
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