Conventional Harnesses and Below Elbow Prostheses
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Which component of the harness serves as the anchoring point for the transmission of body motion to activate the prosthetic components as well as to suspend the prosthesis on the stump?

  • Anterior Suspenser
  • Posterior Suspenser
  • Axillary (correct)
  • Lateral Suspenser

    • What is the function of the anterior suspenser in the harness?

  • To trace the path of the straps
  • To transmit body motion to activate the prosthetic components
  • To prevent rotation between the stump and the socket during motion (correct)
  • To suspend the prosthesis on the stump

    • Where does the anterior suspenser originate from and attach to in the prosthesis?

  • Shoulder and pectoral groove
  • Axillary and humerus
  • Axillary and pectoral groove (correct)
  • Shoulder and humerus

    • What is the third element of the harness called?

    <p>Lateral Suspenser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the lateral suspenser in the harness?

    <p>To transmit body motion to activate the prosthetic components</p> Signup and view all the answers

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