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Which spinal levels innervate the diaphragm to keep it working?
Which spinal levels innervate the diaphragm to keep it working?
- C4, C5, C6
- C1, C2, C3
- C3, C4, C5 (correct)
- C2, C4, C6
What is the main muscle of respiration mentioned in the text?
What is the main muscle of respiration mentioned in the text?
- Rectus abdominis
- Diaphragm (correct)
- Intercostal muscles
- Pectoralis major
In a patient with a spinal cord injury at the C6 level, what can be expected regarding diaphragm innervation?
In a patient with a spinal cord injury at the C6 level, what can be expected regarding diaphragm innervation?
- Innervation concerns may be present
- No innervation concerns are expected (correct)
- Complete loss of innervation
- Partial innervation issues
Which mnemonic is provided in the text to remember the spinal levels that innervate the diaphragm?
Which mnemonic is provided in the text to remember the spinal levels that innervate the diaphragm?
How does a spinal cord injury at the C5 level impact diaphragm innervation?
How does a spinal cord injury at the C5 level impact diaphragm innervation?
Why is knowing the spinal levels that innervate the diaphragm important for physiotherapists?
Why is knowing the spinal levels that innervate the diaphragm important for physiotherapists?
What is the purpose of pleural fluid in the lungs?
What is the purpose of pleural fluid in the lungs?
Which structure separates the pleural cavity from the mediastinum?
Which structure separates the pleural cavity from the mediastinum?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for inspiration during relaxed breathing?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for inspiration during relaxed breathing?
Which part of the spinal cord is primarily responsible for innervating the diaphragm?
Which part of the spinal cord is primarily responsible for innervating the diaphragm?
In the context of respiratory muscles, what does the right horizontal fissure represent?
In the context of respiratory muscles, what does the right horizontal fissure represent?
Which mnemonic is commonly used to remember respiratory system structures?
Which mnemonic is commonly used to remember respiratory system structures?
Which zone of the respiratory system is responsible for transporting gas in and out of the lungs?
Which zone of the respiratory system is responsible for transporting gas in and out of the lungs?
What is not a function of the nose as mentioned in the text?
What is not a function of the nose as mentioned in the text?
What is the common passageway for both food and air?
What is the common passageway for both food and air?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for inspiration during normal breathing?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for inspiration during normal breathing?
In spinal cord injuries, which muscle weakness can lead to impaired breathing?
In spinal cord injuries, which muscle weakness can lead to impaired breathing?
Which mnemonic can be used to remember the structures in the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
Which mnemonic can be used to remember the structures in the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
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