A 50 year old electrician repos pain in his left upper extremity and tingling and numbness in his 4th and 5th digits of his left hand. There is mild swelling of the left hand. The man repos most of his pain and numbness occurs when he is doing electrical work with his arms overhead. X-ray reveals the presence of a cervical rib. Which of the following structures is most likely being compressed?
A 50 year old electrician repos pain in his left upper extremity and tingling and numbness in his 4th and 5th digits of his left hand. There is mild swelling of the left hand. The man repos most of his pain and numbness occurs when he is doing electrical work with his arms overhead. X-ray reveals the presence of a cervical rib. Which of the following structures is most likely being compressed?
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A 50 year old electrician repos pain in his left upper extremity and tingling and numbness in his 4th and 5th digits of his left hand. There is mild swelling of the left hand. The man repos most of his pain and numbness occurs when he is doing electrical work with his arms overhead. X-ray reveals the presence of a cervical rib. Which of the following structures is most likely being compressed?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Subclan aery
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