Why can a spinal cord injury be followed by muscle paralysis?



Answers:
Spinal cord injury damages the nerves within the spinal canal. Trauma to the vertebral column affects the spinal cord's ability to send and receive messages from the brain to the body's systems that control sensory, motor and autonomic function below the level of injury.
Absolutly. the higher up on the spine that the injury occurs, the higher the paralysis on the body. so if it occurs in your neck, you'll most likely be a quadrapalegic.
The nerves that control muscles come out of the spinal cord. Injure the spinal cord - lose the connection to the nerves. Each muscle as associated with a certain spinal level. Bicep is C5-6; Calves are S1. Whats even worse is that if you have a specific injury to one spinal level and the other level below are affected. If you have a high injury (C2-3) the arms, trunk, and legs are paralyzed.

The information post by website user , Helpde.com not guarantee correctness.


  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy & HIV?
  • What would happen to a person who severed his spinal sord at the level of T12?
  • Do people with spinal muscular atrophy live as long as someone without?
  • I have heard that breast implants can be detected through normal chest/spinal x-rays. Is this true?
  • Can a spinal tap cause/aggravate sciatica if one has it?
  • I need help with a question on spinal bifida.?
  • What rehabilitation services are available within Custer County, Idaho for spinal cord injury?
  • What happen when spinal cord misplaces it's place do it requires surgery?
  • Am i leak spinal fluid?