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Cervical spine anatomy and function for the anesthesiologist

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Todd, M.M. Cervical spine anatomy and function for the anesthesiologist. Can J Anesth 48 (Suppl 1), R1–R5 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03028170

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