A patient reports numbness in the skin of their posterior forearm and weakness extending their elbow. Which of the following nerves may be damaged? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a radial b median c musculocutaneous d ulnar
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