This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Injury to which region may result in paraplegia: March 2011 
Select and explain. 
A. Cervical spine, B. Thoracic spine, C. Lumbar spine, D. Sacral spine
B: Thoracic spine
Answer: B: Thoracic spine 
Explanation: Ans. B: Thoracic spine In thoracic and thoracolumbar spine, injury may result in paralysis of the trunk and both lower limbs (paraplegia) In cervical spine, injury may lead to paralysis of all four limbs (quadriplegia)