Damage to the _____ nerve could make the diaphragm unable to function.
A) phrenic
B) axillary
C) radial
D) medial cutaneous

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The phrenic nerve is responsible for the movement of the diaphragm, which is the muscle that helps with breathing. Damage to this nerve can result in paralysis of the diaphragm and difficulty breathing. The axillary nerve controls the movement of the shoulder and arm, the radial nerve controls the wrist and finger extension, and the medial cutaneous nerve supplies sensation to the inner arm. None of these nerves are directly involved in the functioning of the diaphragm.

Damage to the _____ Nerve Could Make the Diaphragm Unable