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A paraplegic has very diminished or no movement from the "waist" down. The level of paralysis is contingent on where the damage to spinal cord occurs.
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The paralysis of both legs and lower part of the body is known as?
Paraplegia - paralysos of the lower body. (source- google.com)
What is the most common cause of paraplegia?
Paraplegia occurs after injury to the lower spinal cord
What does the word paraplegia originate from?
The word paraplegia has Greek origins. It comes from a Greek word that translates to half striking. Paraplegia is generally caused by an injury to the spinal cord.
What type of disibility is paraplegia?
Paraplegia is caused by trauma or disease of the spinal cord below the cervical portion of the spinal cord.
What is paraplegia rheumatoid arthritis?
The destruction of the lumbar spine in association with rheumatoid arthritis rarely is severe enough to cause paraplegia.
What is the adjective for paraplegia?
Paraplegic. "She is paraplegic."
An individual accidentally transected the spinal cord between T1 and L2 This would result in?
Paraplegia - paralysis of both lower limbs
Can muscular dystrophy cause paraplegia?
YES
What is an individual affected with paraplegia referred to?
paraplegic
What is paralysis one side of the body?
Paraplegia
Is paraplegia is one of the effects of spinal anesthesia?
Yes
What would happen if T1 and L2 are transected?
Paraplegia
