Spinal Cord Transections Flashcards
1
Q
C1-C3
A
no function below head; ventilator required
2
Q
C4-C5
A
quadriplegia; respiration occurs
3
Q
C6-C8
A
loss of lower limb function; loss of hand and some upper limb function; may be able to self-feed
4
Q
T1-T9
A
paraplegia; varies with the height of the lesion
5
Q
T10-L1
A
some thigh muscle function, may allow walking with long leg braces
6
Q
L2-L3
A
retention of most leg function; short leg braces for walking
