Abstract
Summary
Pain and temperature sensitivity of the structures in the sternal bone marrow cavity was tested on three normal subjects. Four injections of 1 ml of hot (40–45°C) and cold (16–22°C) saline were made through the anesthetized skin and periosteum of each subject. No temperature sensations were reported although a deep burning pain and an aching pain were reported at the beginning of each injection.
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