spinal cord injuries

Question 1

what are the vertebrae of the spinal cord called

Answer 1

cervical C1-8, thoracic T1-12, lumbar L1-5 , sacrum S1-5 and coccyx

Question 2

what is quadriplegia

Answer 2

four limbs affected

Question 3

what is paraplegia

Answer 3

two limbs affected (legs)

Question 4

what is triplegia

Answer 4

rare incomplete injury that affects three limbs

Question 5

what are the symptoms of a spinal cord injury

Answer 5

muscle weakness or paralysis, sensory and sexual dysfunction, digestive problems, loss of control over bowel and bladder functions and problems regulating heart rate and blood pressure