Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 20RQ
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The phenomenon of referred pain in terms of labeled lines and organization of sensory tracts and pathways.

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The pain which is felt at a specific region of the body and that part is not the actual source of pain is called referred pain. Here the pain is referred or because of the other regions of the body.

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