Phil Had to Have His Arm Amputated After an Accident

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Essay

Phil had to have his arm amputated after an accident. He tells you that he can sometimes still feel pain in his fingers even though the hand is gone. He says this is especially true when he bumps the stub of his arm where it is amputated. How can this be?

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Definitions:

Tube Feedings

The administration of nutrients directly to the stomach or intestine through a tube, for individuals who cannot eat by mouth.

Xiphoid Process

A small cartilaginous extension at the lower end of the sternum which becomes ossified in the adult human.

ChooseMyPlate Program

A nutritional guide created by the USDA to help American citizens understand and implement healthy eating habits, featuring proportions of different food groups.