Transradial Components

Question 1

Voluntary opening terminal devices are mechanical simple, functional versatile, available in a wide range of sizes and frequently prescribed. Force is exerted on the control cable to close the fingers.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Voluntary closing terminal devices:

Answer 2

• close with cable pull and opens by spring force
• have no rubber bands
• to release lock, enough force is exerted to break a fragile object
• provides graded prehension, gentle to strong

Question 3

Canted fingers on a terminal device

Answer 3

Permit better visualization of the work field when manipulating small objects

Question 4

A CAPP terminal device is

Answer 4

Designed specifically for children as an alternative to hook and hand.

Question 5

The properties of a mechanical hand include:

Answer 5

• provide palmar prehension
• more cosmetic
• it is more difficult to see object being grasped
• more maintenance and less versatile