Chapter 6: Paralysis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Paralysis?
A
The loss of sensation and voluntary muscle control.
2
Q
What is the most common cause of Paralysis?
A
Injury to the spinal cord, because the nerve fibers going up and down and from the brain.
3
Q
The cause of Paralysis can be products of what?
A
Falls, sports and injuries such as strokes and polio.
4
Q
What are the four main categories of paralysis?
A
Monoplegia, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
5
Q
What is Monoplegia?
A
Paralysis of a single area of the body, usually one limb.
6
Q
What is Hemiplegia?
A
Paralysis of an arm and leg on the same side of the body.
7
Q
What is Paraplegia?
A
Paralysis below the waist affecting both hips and legs.
8
Q
What is Quadriplegia?
A
Paralysis below the neck affecting all four limbs, as well as the torso.
