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. 2022 Sep 14;5:915. doi: 10.1038/s42003-022-03876-x

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Fig. 4 — a The dorsal skin and musculature is cut either side of the spine. The most inferior ribs are used as a landmark; T13 DRG are located just inferior to the ribs. b Exposure of T13 and L1 DRG on the left side following partial removal of the vertebrae. Here the spinal nerves can be seen emerging from the DRG, which may be used as a guide before exposure. c Higher magnification, showing T13 DRG. The rib location is also indicated. d Bilateral exposure of T13 and L1 DRG. Prominent spinal nerves emerge from T13. e, f Unilateral removal of T13 and L1 DRG. g, h Bilateral removal of T13 and L1 DRG. Note the right L1 DRG shown floating free after removal (indicated by arrow).