A Man Was in an Accident During Which His Spinal

question 116

Multiple Choice

A man was in an accident during which his spinal cord was severed between C6 and C7. Which of the following would NOT be a consequence of this injury?

• A) Loss of sensation in the trunk below the shoulders, the lower limbs, and portions of the arms
• B) Loss of use of the phrenic nerves and paralysis of the diaphragm
• C) Loss of movement in the lower limbs
• D) Loss of the use of the intercostals nerves, and breathing would be affected because the intercostals muscles would be paralyzed
• E) Loss of touch sensation on the lower lumbar region.

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