Question

Paraplegia is paralysis of

• A. Upper limbs
• B. Lower limbs
• C. One limb
• D. Body

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Lower limbs

Paraplegia is an impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities (limbs). It is usually caused by spinal cord injury or a congenital condition that affects the neural (brain) elements of the spinal canal. The area of the spinal canal that is affected in paraplegia is either the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral regions.

So, the correct answer is 'Lower limbs'.