Amputations: Prosthetic Components

Question 1

UE terminal devices (hand)
A passive TD is a
(Keenan & Glover, 2013, p.
1176).

Answer 1

realistic-looking, nonfunctional hand worn for cosmetic purposes

Question 2

UE terminal devices (hand):

Active terminal devices is a

Answer 2

body-powered, externally powered (through electrical connection or electromyographic [EMG] signals), or hybrid-powered hook or realistic-looking hand that assists with functional activities.

Question 3

The ________ is considered more ____ than the hand because of its greater precision, greater visibility of object being grasped, lesser weight, lower cost, greater reliability, and ability to fit into close quarters

Answer 3

hook

functional

Question 4

Clients using a myoelectric device must have two ______ that can fit within the prosthesis socket with sufficient EMG signals to power the hand

Answer 4

superficial muscle sites