If a person suffers a thorax-crushing injury and is unable to breathe properly,you would suspect that this nerve was damaged.
A)Transverse cervical nerve
B)Accessory nerve
C)Phrenic nerve
D)Sciatic nerve
E)Greater auricular nerve

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The phrenic nerve innervates the diaphragm, which is the primary muscle responsible for breathing. Damage to this nerve can result in paralysis of the diaphragm, leading to difficulty in breathing or even respiratory failure. Therefore, in a thoracic injury where breathing is compromised, damage to the phrenic nerve is a likely suspect.

If a Person Suffers a Thorax-Crushing Injury and Is Unable