Spinal Cord Injury Level Flashcards
C1-3 Movements
neck flexion, extension, rotation
C4 Movements
neck flexion, extension, rotation
Scapular elevation
Inspiration
C4 function
Has limited shoulder movement, breathes w/o ventilator
Paralysis of body/LE, no finger/wrist/elbow control
C5 Movements
shoulder flexion, abduction, extension
elbow flexion
supination
scapular addcution/abduction
C5 function
has good shoulder movement (can use equipment to self-feed), breathes w/o ventilator
paralysis of body/LE, no finger, wrist or elbow control
C6 Movements
scapular protraction
horizontal adduction
forearm supination
radial wrist extension
C6 function
has shoulder movement, good wrist extension and elbow flexion, weak passive grip through tenodesis
C7-8 movements
elbow extension ulnar wrist extension wrist flexion finger flexion/extension thumb flexion, extension, abduction
C7-8 function
has shoulder movement, partial finger movement, full elbow and wrist
may use manual wheelchair
T1-T9 movement
UE
limited trunk stability
increasing lung capacity
T1-T9 function
has UE (strength varies), Independent w/ transfers, dressing, feeding, etc.
T10-L1 movement
trunk stability
T10-L1 function
weakness w/control of LE
struggle w/ coordination, endurance, balance
L2-S5 movement
trunk stability
partial to full control of LE
L2-S5 function
weakness w/control of LE, trouble w/coordination, endurance, balance
