Spinal Nerves Function After SCI Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
motor = full paralysis of the limbs
respiratory = cannot breathe without mechanical ventilator
A
C1 - C4
2
Q
paralysis of the wrists, hands, and triceps
A
C5
3
Q
motor = paralysis of the wrist flexors, triceps, and hands
respiratory = difficulty coughing, may need help clearing secretions
A
C6
4
Q
some hand muscle weakness, difficulty grasping and releasing
A
C7 - C8
5
Q
originates from the anterior rami of the C3 - C5 nerve roots consists of motor sensory, and sympathetic nerve fiber
A
phrenic nerve
6
Q
provides complete motor innervation to the diaphragm and sensation to the central tendon aspect of the diaphragm
A
phrenic nerve
7
Q
- paraplegia with diaphragmatic breathing
- intact arm function
- loss of leg function, bladder, bowel
- with sensation down to nipple line
A
T1 - T5
8
Q
- paraplegia with no abdominal reflexes
- usually spastic paralysis of lower limbs
A
T6 - T12
9
Q
sensation present down the groin
A
T12
10
Q
- bladder bowel spincter dysfunction
- lower leg weakness
- sacral dermatome hyperaesthesia or anesthesia
- back pain
A
conus medullaris
11
Q
- loss of bladder, bowel, sex functions
- foot displacement
A
S1 - S5
12
Q
- no paralysis of leg
A
S3 - S5
