1 Lecture – Intro Orthotics and
Prosthetic Test Exam
O+P definition - correct answer: an allied health profession that specializes in evaluation,
fabrication, and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces
Terminology: orthotics, orthosis, orthotist - correct answer: orthotics: field of practice
orthosis: device
orthotist: certified PR actioner
terminology: prosthetics, prosthesis, prosthetist - correct answer: prosthetics: field of practice
prosthesis: device
prosthetist: certified
define orthosis - correct answer: an externally applied device used to modify the
structure/function of the neuromuscular and skeletal system
define prosthesis - correct answer: a device that replaces an absent or deficient limb segment
Unilateral
bilateral
ipsilateral
contralateral - correct answer: · Unilateral: one side
· Bilateral: two sides
· Ipsilateral: same side of the body
· Contralateral: opposite sides of the body
Prosthetic Test Exam
O+P definition - correct answer: an allied health profession that specializes in evaluation,
fabrication, and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces
Terminology: orthotics, orthosis, orthotist - correct answer: orthotics: field of practice
orthosis: device
orthotist: certified PR actioner
terminology: prosthetics, prosthesis, prosthetist - correct answer: prosthetics: field of practice
prosthesis: device
prosthetist: certified
define orthosis - correct answer: an externally applied device used to modify the
structure/function of the neuromuscular and skeletal system
define prosthesis - correct answer: a device that replaces an absent or deficient limb segment
Unilateral
bilateral
ipsilateral
contralateral - correct answer: · Unilateral: one side
· Bilateral: two sides
· Ipsilateral: same side of the body
· Contralateral: opposite sides of the body
