Standing a Transtibial Prosthesis on a Table for Examination,the Anterior

question 4

Multiple Choice

Standing a transtibial prosthesis on a table for examination,the anterior socket bulge and the posterior brim should be

• A)at the same level.
• B)posterior brim higher.
• C)posterior brim lower.
• D)none of the above.

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Glycolysis

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Lactate Accumulation

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Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways throughout the cell.

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