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Table 1 Age, weight, transradial mass of each subjects and theoretical force calculated

From: Biomechanics principle of elbow joint for transhumeral prostheses: comparison of normal hand, body-powered, myoelectric & air splint prostheses

Subjects

Age

Weight, W = mg, (g = 9.81)

Transradial mass, m (W × 0.0160)

Force (N) F = mg (Theoretical)

1

42

62

0.992

9.73152

2

45

73

1.168

11.45808

3

30

59

0.944

9.26064

4

33

77

1.232

12.08592

5

30

80

1.28

12.5568

6

40

72

1.152

11.30112

7

37

62

0.992

9.73152