GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Quadriplegia, which some people refer to as tetraplegia, is paralysis that results in the loss of movement and sensation in all four limbs. It can also affect the internal organs in the trunk.

Detailed explanation-2: -Paralysis of the lower half of your body, including both legs, is called paraplegia. Paralysis of the arms and legs is quadriplegia. Most paralysis is due to strokes or injuries such as spinal cord injury or a broken neck.

Detailed explanation-3: -The words “quadriplegia” and “tetraplegia” mean the same thing: paralysis below the neck that affects all of a person’s limbs. The reason that there are two terms with the same meaning is because of differences in ancient languages.

Detailed explanation-4: -Paralysis of the lower half of the body is called paraplegia. Paralysis below the neck, including both arms and legs, is called quadriplegia. Your ability to control your limbs after a spinal cord injury depends on two factors: where the injury occurred on your spinal cord and the severity of injury.

Detailed explanation-5: -A spinal cord injury can cause one or more symptoms, including: Numbness, tingling, or a loss of or changes in sensation in hands and feet. Paralysis that may happen immediately or develop over time as swelling and bleeding affects the spinal cord.