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NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Trauma

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When the spinal cord in the cervical region is interrupted, what can be become dysfunctional?

Intercostal muscles of the chest
Diaphragm
Anterior cord
None of the above

Explanation

Answer - A - When the spinal cord in the cervical region is interrupted, the intercostal muscles of the chest can become dysfunctional. Patients with this type of problem will exhibit “belly breathing,” which is the extreme movement of the diaphragm.

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