Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 7 - The Nervous System - Review Questions - Page 303: 47

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Due to the hard impact of hockey stick, his femoral nerve might have been damaged. This nerve controls the movements of the hip and knee. Hence due to his damaged femoral nerve, he is unable to extend the leg or flex his hip. Due to this damage, he has also lost cutaneous sensations, due to which he cannot feel pain.

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