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12 July, 18:26

Complete paralysis of the diaphragm occurs if the spinal cord is crushed or destroyed just below the c5 region.

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  1. 12 July, 18:40
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    False.

    Injuries or destruction on the spinal cord below the C5 region do not affect the well-functioning of the diaphragm. When they occur close, like in C6 region, may cause some weakening in breathing but won't ever paralyse the diaphragm completely.
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