SCI respiratory function

Question 1

C1-C2

Answer 1

• upper trap and scm (mm innervated by CN XI)
• need artificial ventilation, phrenic N stimulator (for diaphragm)

Question 2

C3-C4

Answer 2

• partial diaphragm, scalenes, levator scapula
• mechanical ventilation, glossopharyngeal breathing, breath on own with recovery

Question 3

C5-C8

Answer 3

• diaphragm, latissimus dorsi, pec major and minor, serratus anterior, rhomboid
• weak cough - assist with cough (huff)

Question 4

T1-T5

Answer 4

some intercostal
errector spinae

Question 5

T6-T10

Answer 5

• intercostal and abdominals
  fine respiration after T10