Injury to which region may result in paraplegia: March 2011
Correct Answer: Thoracic spine
Description: Ans. B: Thoracic spine In thoracic and thoracolumbar spine, injury may result in paralysis of the trunk and both lower limbs (paraplegia) In cervical spine, injury may lead to paralysis of all four limbs (quadriplegia)
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