____ describes a thoracic or lumbar spinal cord injury that limits or eliminates motor control and sensation in the lower extremities.

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Paraplegia specifically refers to a spinal cord injury that affects the lower extremities, while tetraplegia (also known as quadriplegia) refers to a spinal cord injury that affects both the upper and lower extremities. Semiplegia is not a commonly used term for spinal cord injury and does not accurately describe this type of injury.

____ Describes a Thoracic or Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury That