wheelchair![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Chair with arms and a back that is mounted on wheels; it enables a person who has difficulty walking to move about.
seat ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Level part of the armchair for sitting upon.
heel loop ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the footrest that prevents the feet from sliding back.
front wheel ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Wheel that follows the movement of the wheelchair.
cross brace ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Folding crosspiece connecting and stabilizing the two sides of the wheelchair.
tipping lever ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece that is pushed down with the foot to lift the front of the wheelchair.
hanger bracket ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Pivoting piece that supports the footrest; it is adjustable and removable.
large wheel ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Circular piece connected to the hub; its rubber tires provide rolling comfort.
push rim ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Circular piece that a person pushes to maneuver the wheelchair.
hub ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Central part of the wheel from which spokes radiate. Inside the hub are ball bearings enabling it to rotate around its axle.
spacer ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The pieces that separate the push rim from the wheel.
brake ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Handle that slows down the wheelchair or immobilizes it by blocking the wheel.
arm ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the structure that supports the wheelchair’s front mechanism.
clothing guard ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the wheelchair that separates the seat from the movement of the wheels.
armrest ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Side part supporting the arm.
handle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Handle used to push the wheelchair.
back ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the chair used as a back rest.