Braces or splints used to prevent or correct deformities are called:
a. prosthetics
b. orthotics
c. orthopedics
d. podiatry
b
Explanation:
a. prosthetics: substitutes for body parts
b. orthotics: correct
c. orthopedics: branch of medicine dealing with musculoskeletal disorders
d. podiatry: branch of medicine dealing with feet disorders
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