Weird Words

Question 1

Transradial amputation

Answer 1

below the elbow: long,
medium, short

Question 2

Transhumeral amputation

Answer 2

above the elbow –
typical length, 50-90% of humeral length

Question 3

Prehensile

Answer 3

precision grip –
pincher grip, lateral grip,
hook power grip,

Question 4

Myoelectric

Question 5

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation

Answer 5

Surgical procedure to reconnect nerves to patches of muscle

Question 6

Proprioception

Answer 6

body’s ability to sense its own position, motion, and equilibrium.

Question 7

Transtibial amputation

Answer 7

below the knee (BK)

Question 8

Transfemoral amputation:

Answer 8

above the knee (AK)

Question 9

Pylon

Answer 9

Pipe

Question 10

Osseointegration

Answer 10

Integrates titanium implants

Question 11

Orthosis

Answer 11

Provides functional stability to a joint or prevents,
corrects, or compensates for a deformity or weakness

Question 12

Transcutaneous

Answer 12

attached to surface of the skin

Question 13

Percutaneous

Answer 13

placed below the skin (needle) or implanted