Final answer:
The claim that force applied to the limb using felt on the skin is skeletal traction is false; this describes skin traction, while skeletal traction directly involves the bone.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that the application of force to a limb using felt applied to the skin is skeletal traction is false. Skeletal traction involves placing a pin, wire, or screw directly into the bone to apply a force, typically to align broken bones or relieve pressure on the spine.
The process you are referring to, which involves applying adhesive material such as felt to the skin to exert force, is known as skin traction. In skin traction, the force is transferred to the limb through the skin.