The client develops paralysis of the lower extremities after a skiing accident.Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the client's change in functioning?

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The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements and sensory input from the skin, muscles, and joints. Paralysis of the lower extremities indicates damage or dysfunction in the somatic nervous system, specifically in the spinal cord or peripheral nerves that control the legs. The autonomic nervous system, sympathetic nervous system, and parasympathetic nervous system are not directly responsible for movement or sensation in the extremities.

The Client Develops Paralysis of the Lower Extremities After a Skiing