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Tarsals- The bones between the metatarsals and the bones of the ankle joint and heel
Temporary prosthesis- A prosthesis fitted soon after amputation so that gait training can begin
Terminal device- Term used to describe portion of upper extremity prosthesis which replaces the hand, a prosthesis hand or hook
Test socket- A socket, usually transparent, which is used to evaluate the socket fit before the favrication of the final socket, also called a check socket
Thermoplastic- A type of plastic that can be heated and formed
Thoracic vertebra- The 12 spinal vertebra to which ribs are attached
Tibia- One of two bones from knee to ankle joint, the shin bone
TLSO- Thoracolumbar-Sacral Orthosis, a brace which supports the spine from pelvis to ampits
Torso- The chest and abdominal area, the trunk
Total contact- A socket design that provides contact with all parts of the residual limb
Traction- External force used to pull a body member
Transfemoral (TF)- Amputaion above the knee
Transhumeral (TH)- Amputation below the knee
Transmetasatal (TM)- A partial foot amputation through the metatarsal bones
Transradial (TR)- Amputation below the elbow
Transtibial (TT)- Amputation below the knee
Traumatic amputation- The removal of a limb as a result of an accident or injury
Tremor- Involuntary shaking

Ulcer- Lesion or opening of the skin
Ulna- One or two bones between the elbow and hand, the ulna joins the hand nearest the little finger
Umbilicus- Navel
Unilateral- One side only; used to desbribe an amputee missing one extremity
Upper Extrimity- Same as upper limb, having to do with the arms

Valgus- Bent or angled inward; at the knee, knock-knee
Varus- Bent or angled inward; at the knee, bowlegged
Vascular- Relating to or containg blood vessels
Vascular amputation- Amputation surgery performed as a result of impaired blood circulation

WHO Wrist-Hand Orthosis- an orthosis which supports the wrist and hand
Wrist unit- An upper limb prosthetic component that allows the amputee to postion the terminal device for optimum function

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