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ebec11
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 Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: Protesthic leg help! |
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I'm doing a project about protesthic legs (How do you spell it?), and although I've found a lot of information about the materials needed for a protesthic leg, I can't find a site that will explain HOW it works (for the physics part)
If you could help me find a book or a website explaining this, I would be so grateful!
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ebec11
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Sorry, I'm not good at spelling 
We're not allowed to use Wiki as a source, as it's too "unreliable"
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richie
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Never cite an encyclopedia as your primary source, instead use the materials it refers you to.
Also google is your friend.
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ebec11
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I did use google, but the language was difficult to understand from the websites I found. I'll check Wiki though to see if they refer me to a credible site or two 
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Aspie_rebel
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You may find howstuffworks useful.
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LabPet
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ebec11 - I'll bet there is a prosthetic's clinic nearby. I'm sure they would be happy to show/help you and that way you could actually see 'how' and the process. Check in your local area! I think most clinicians/doctor's would be hapy to share with a curious student, even flattered. Ask!
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ebec11
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Thanks guys  I don't think I have enough time now to go to a clinic (it's two weeks away) but that http://health.howstuffworks.com/biomechatronics.htm website was very useful (and I enjoy much of the rest of the site too!)
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