Prosthetics

Prosthetics are believed to originate from

• Egypt

• Italy

• Germany

• China

Who, during the 1500's, greatly advanced prosthetics with catches, springs, and other mechanical ways to control the prosthetics?

• Hippocrates

• Henry Bigg

• Gustav Hermann

• Ambroise Pare

The process to make an artificial limb begins with measurement of limb and body, making models, a permanent socket and parts of limbs formed then the limb is assembled.

• true

• false

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Aluminum prosthetics were designed in

• 1696

• 1066

• 1742

• 1912

Some advancements in the 2000's include

• motorized prosthetics

• running blades

• sensors and microprocessors

• all of these

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Medical researchers are working on a new variety of brain-controlled _______________ that will function like normal human limbs.

• transistors

• prosthetics

• harmonization

• pixels

• rigid

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Match the word with the definition.

prosthetics

• artificial body parts such as limbs, teeth, or eyes

• combining things in a pleasing or effective way

• the smallest image-forming units in a video display system

• small devices that control the flow of electricity

• a person’s essential body functions

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As scientists work to link machine and mind for medical applications, _______________ limbs are rapidly gaining many of the capabilities of human limbs.

• organic

• mechanical

• natural

• bionic

• pixels

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How does a vacuum suspension system work in prosthetics?

• It uses magnets for suspension

• Secures the limb with a vacuum seal

• Attaches the socket using Velcro straps

• Utilizes air pressure for stability

What is the primary purpose of a prosthetic limb?

• To enhance cosmetic appearance

• To restore mobility and function

• To provide emotional support

• To reduce pain in the residual limb