SCI Levels

Question 1

C1-2

Answer 1

HAVE: SCM, cervical paraspinals, neck accessory muscles → neck flexion, ext, rotation

ventilator dependent

Question 2

C3-4

Answer 2

HAVE: upper traps, diaphragm, cervical paraspinals → neck flexion, extension, rotation, scapular elevation, inspiration

Question 3

C5

Answer 3

HAVE: deltoid, biceps, brachialis, brachioradialis, rhomboids, serratus anterior (weak), pec major (weak), diaphram → shoulder flexion, abduction, extension, elbow flexion, supination, scapular adduction, abduction

Question 4

C6

Answer 4

HAVE: pec major supinator, ECRL/B, serratus anterior, lats → scapular protraction, HADD, supination, wrist extension

NO TRICEPS

Question 5

C7

Answer 5

HAVE: lats, pecs ECRL/B, triceps, wrist flexors

Question 6

C8

Answer 6

HAVE: lats, pecs ECRL/B, triceps, wrist flexors, hand intrinsics (weak

Question 7

T1

Answer 7

UE fully intact

no abs

abs begin to emerge at T7

Question 8

T10-L1

Answer 8

HAVE fully innervated intercostals, EOs, rectus

don’t have to utilize tripod

Question 9

L2-S5

Answer 9

partial paralysis of LE depending on level

use AD/orthotics for ambulation