Intercostal nerves are formed from the

A. thoracic plexus.
B. cervical plexus.
C. rami communicans of the thoracic spinal nerves.
D. dorsal rami of thoracic spinal nerves.
E. ventral rami of thoracic spinal nerves.


Answer: E

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