In a spinal cord injury,nerve signals cannot proceed past the location of the injury.A person who is paraplegic can move their head,arm,neck,and hands,but not their abdomen or legs.Which part of their spinal cord was damaged?

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The thoracic region of the spinal cord controls the muscles and sensation in the trunk and legs. Damage here can result in paraplegia, affecting the abdomen and legs while leaving the arms and neck functional.

In a Spinal Cord Injury,nerve Signals Cannot Proceed Past the Location