Spinal injuries Flashcards
1
Q
C4
A
Tetraplegia: complete paralysis below neck
2
Q
C6
A
Partial paralysis of hands and arms as well as lower body
3
Q
T6
A
Paraplegia, paralysis below chest
4
Q
L1
A
Paraplegia, paralysis below waist
5
Q
Cervical
A
7 tops bones
6
Q
Thoracic
A
12 middle bones
7
Q
Lumbar
A
5 lower back bones
8
Q
Sacral
A
5 lower-lower back vertebrae
9
Q
Coccyx
A
4 butt/bottom vertebrae (tailbone)
