Which term describes permanent paralysis affecting all body parts below the level of a spinal cord injury, usually as a result of trauma?

Which term describes permanent paralysis affecting all body parts below the level of a spinal cord injury, usually as a result of trauma?

• A. Paraplegia
• B. Hemiplegia
• C. Quadriplegia
• D. Tetraplegia

Answer: (C)

This describes paralysis that affects all four limbs and the trunk below the level of spinal cord injury, which is called quadriplegia. It occurs when the injury disrupts nerve signals to both arms and legs, typically from trauma, and the resulting loss of movement and sensation below the lesion is permanent. Another term used for the same condition is tetraplegia, which is essentially synonymous. Paraplegia would involve the lower body only (legs and possibly part of the trunk) and not all four limbs, while hemiplegia affects one side of the body.

This describes paralysis that affects all four limbs and the trunk below the level of spinal cord injury, which is called quadriplegia. It occurs when the injury disrupts nerve signals to both arms and legs, typically from trauma, and the resulting loss of movement and sensation below the lesion is permanent. Another term used for the same condition is tetraplegia, which is essentially synonymous. Paraplegia would involve the lower body only (legs and possibly part of the trunk) and not all four limbs, while hemiplegia affects one side of the body.