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Creation of abdominal palpation model prototype for training of medical students in detection and diagnosis of liver disease

Lucy Hyde 1.Anatomy, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Caroline Erolin 2.Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, College of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
&
Jean Ker 3.Clinical Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
Pages 104-114 | Published online: 22 Oct 2012

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