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An Acrobat player fell from a height of about 30 feet on her back during her performance and sustained a serious injury. Her thoracic and abdominal muscles are completely paralyzed. She is still able to breathe as the diaphragm is not paralyzed by this injury.
What is the most likely level of her injury?
A-Second cervical
B-Seventh cervical
C-Fifth thoracic
D-First lumbar
E-Third lumbar
An Acrobat player fell from a height of about 30 feet on her back during her performance and sustained a serious injury. Her thoracic and abdominal muscles are completely paralyzed. She is still able to breathe as the diaphragm is not paralyzed by this injury.
What is the most likely level of her injury?
A-Second cervical
B-Seventh cervical
C-Fifth thoracic
D-First lumbar
E-Third lumbar