Sixth Grade
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What Is a Prosthesis?
The fictional character Captain Hook had a shiny hook in place of one hand. Artificial limbs today are better than that. An artificial hand is called a prosthesis. One definition of prosthesis is "an artificial device used to replace a missing body part." Many people think of artificial limbs when they hear this term. However, a prosthesis may replace many body parts - for instance, there are artificial valves for the heart. Some people may have prosthetic eyes. And there are many more kinds of devices available to replace a missing or ineffective body part. Biomedical engineers develop these devices. These scientists understand anatomy and know about medicine. They also know about engineering. If Captain Hook .....
