Week 9: SCI functional recovery movie notes

C2-C3

ventilatory dependent, total care

c3-c5

phrenic nerve, independent breathing, off ventilator

c5

can raise shoulders and flex arm to use a joystick on a power w/c, possibly manual w/c with adaptations

c6

have wrist extension so weak, functional, tenodesis grasp (wrist extends, passive finger flexion due to contracted finger flexors)

C7

have triceps, can perform pressure relief and transfers and to help self prevent ulcers

thoracic region

adds postural stability and respiration function (accessory breathing muscles)

T6-T12

abdominal function

L2

hip flexion

l3-s1

see muscles on asia form

s2-s4

sacral region is important for bowel/bladder/sexual function