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That's Right, It's Prosthetic Trivia Quiz


Prosthetics have changed dramatically over the centuries from crude wooden limbs to computerized "smart" limbs. This quiz will test how much you know about their history.

A multiple-choice quiz by kaddarsgirl. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
kaddarsgirl
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
362,856
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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2037
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Question 1 of 10
1. It was long believed that the earliest functioning prosthetic to have been found was a bronze leg made by the Romans around 300 BC. In 2007 scientists studying a device found with an Egyptian mummy declared that a much older prosthetic might exist. What form does this item take? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This prosthetic has been made famous in Hollywood movies, commonly associated with pirates. However, it actually originated in the Dark Ages, where only the wealthy could afford it for daily use. What prosthetic device was this? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 16th-century surgeon Ambroise Paré was the official surgeon to several kings of France and also had a lot of experience as a battlefield surgeon. He advanced the use of amputation as a life-saving measure by changing techniques used, such as ligation of arteries, instead of cauterization, which often caused the amputee to die anyway. He also worked on the development of prosthetics. One of his inventions was called Le Petit Lorrain. What was it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. There are a variety of ways that prosthetic limbs can be attached to the user. Some use belts and buckles, while others use vacuums. A suspension system is the way in which a prosthetic is attached. What is the name of the suspension system that uses only a vacuum and one-way air valve to hold a prosthetic in place? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The horrors of the First World War brought about advances in the practice of plastic surgery, but some faces were so destroyed that the surgeons could do little to repair them. The soldiers in the latter category were sent to a department of the 3rd London General Hospital that specialized in making facial prosthetics that could be painted to resemble what the man used to look like. What facetious name did the British soldiers give to this place? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Prosthetic eye-making dates back to the fifth century BC in Egypt. Those original prosthetics were worn outside the eye socket and were made of painted clay or enameled metal. Ocular prosthetics have evolved over the years, and have been made of a variety of materials. What material, that is used today in ocular prosthetics, was developed in the United States specifically to create eyes for wounded veterans of World War II? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 1980, Terry Fox, who had lost his right leg to cancer, began his Marathon of Hope in Newfoundland. His aim was to run across Canada at the pace of a marathon a day to raise funds for cancer research. His prosthetic right leg was not designed for running, and caused him to have a distinctive hop-step running style. What did the knee of this leg most resemble? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. For centuries, the object of providing a prosthetic leg was either cosmetic, or to provide some functionality with regard to walking. By the late 20th and early 21st centuries, however, athletic amputees wanted legs that would help them to run, as well as walk, and the technology was available to make that happen. What materials might be found in a 21st century running blade? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the early 21st century, David Gow, British engineer/inventor and founder of the company Touch Bionics, created a state of the art artificial hand that is more realistic than any prosthetic that has come before it. Complete with an 'on-board' computer, the hand has five individually-motorized fingers that can all move independently and bend as if they had natural joints. You can even link it up to a smartphone app. What is this bionic hand called? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Methods of controlling prosthetic limbs vary, based at least in part on the size of the residual limb and on the technology available at the time. Myoelectric limbs which use the muscles remaining in the amputated limb have been around since the 1960s, but the second decade of the 21st century has seen the development of what can only be described as thought-controlled prosthetics. How is this process known? Hint



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1. It was long believed that the earliest functioning prosthetic to have been found was a bronze leg made by the Romans around 300 BC. In 2007 scientists studying a device found with an Egyptian mummy declared that a much older prosthetic might exist. What form does this item take?

Answer: Big toe

The wooden and leather toe was buried with the mummy of a woman and had been thought to be either cosmetic, or possibly an aid to getting around in the afterlife. Closer study showed wear and tear, as if it had been worn in life, and that the device was articulated, meaning that it could bend like a real toe. These characteristics led to the belief that it was a functional device, predating the Roman leg by over 2000 years.

(Question by spanishliz.)
2. This prosthetic has been made famous in Hollywood movies, commonly associated with pirates. However, it actually originated in the Dark Ages, where only the wealthy could afford it for daily use. What prosthetic device was this?

Answer: Wood leg

The Dark Ages saw the development of the wooden peg leg and the hand hook. Most commonly, prosthetics in the Dark Ages were used by knights who were injured in battle or by people with physical deformities. Knights often had prosthetics made and used for a specific task, such as holding a shield or riding a horse. Only the wealthiest people could afford peg legs or hook hands for everyday use.

(Question by kaddarsgirl.)
3. 16th-century surgeon Ambroise Paré was the official surgeon to several kings of France and also had a lot of experience as a battlefield surgeon. He advanced the use of amputation as a life-saving measure by changing techniques used, such as ligation of arteries, instead of cauterization, which often caused the amputee to die anyway. He also worked on the development of prosthetics. One of his inventions was called Le Petit Lorrain. What was it?

Answer: A prosthetic hand

Le Petit Lorrain was a mechanical hand made of iron that was used by a captain of the French army in battle. The thumb and fingers could really move, thanks to being spring-loaded. It is a far cry from the technology available today, but quite remarkable for the time. Paré also created a lower limb prosthesis, as well as artificial eyes made from several different materials, including glass, porcelain, gold and silver. He also documented and studied cases of injured soldiers who experienced phantom pain after amputation.

(Question by guitargoddess.)
4. There are a variety of ways that prosthetic limbs can be attached to the user. Some use belts and buckles, while others use vacuums. A suspension system is the way in which a prosthetic is attached. What is the name of the suspension system that uses only a vacuum and one-way air valve to hold a prosthetic in place?

Answer: Suction socket

Suction sockets have been around since the 1860s and are a very common way to suspend prosthetics. Dubois Parmlee invented the suction socket in 1863, which he integrated into a prosthetic that also included a polycentric knee (multiple axes of rotation to simulate a real knee) and an articulated foot. Suction sockets work by expelling air through a one-way valve when the prosthetic is placed on a stump. To remove the prosthetic, the user simply opens a valve that breaks the vacuum and allows air back between the stump and prosthetic. Elastic sleeves use vacuums as well, however friction also plays a role in keeping an elastic sleeve in place.

(Question by kaddarsgirl.)
5. The horrors of the First World War brought about advances in the practice of plastic surgery, but some faces were so destroyed that the surgeons could do little to repair them. The soldiers in the latter category were sent to a department of the 3rd London General Hospital that specialized in making facial prosthetics that could be painted to resemble what the man used to look like. What facetious name did the British soldiers give to this place?

Answer: The Tin Noses Shop

Artists first sculpted models of the patients' heads, to facilitate the construction of the masks, made of lightweight metal that lasted longer than the rubber previously used. The masks were painted to match the patient's skin tones, both at this hospital and later in the war in the Studio for Portrait Masks in Paris. Film exists of fittings being made of masks covering half the face, secured behind the ears, and of noses similarly fastened. Though not functional in any real sense, the psychological value of having a face again must have been great.

(Question by spanishliz.)
6. Prosthetic eye-making dates back to the fifth century BC in Egypt. Those original prosthetics were worn outside the eye socket and were made of painted clay or enameled metal. Ocular prosthetics have evolved over the years, and have been made of a variety of materials. What material, that is used today in ocular prosthetics, was developed in the United States specifically to create eyes for wounded veterans of World War II?

Answer: Acrylic

Medical-grade acrylic plastic was developed in the United States post-WWII to be used specifically in the creation of ocular prosthetics for wounded veterans. Prior to the sixteenth century, ocular prosthetics were worn outside the socket. In the sixteenth century, the first prosthetics to be worn inside the eye socket were developed and made of Venetian glass. Modern acrylic ocular prosthetics are designed to be a perfect match for each individual person, fitted to ocular muscles, and painted to match the wearer's remaining eye. Research has been conducted to look into developing a prosthetic eye that can actually send signals to the brain to allow the wearer to "see" from the prosthetic.

(Question by kaddarsgirl.)
7. In 1980, Terry Fox, who had lost his right leg to cancer, began his Marathon of Hope in Newfoundland. His aim was to run across Canada at the pace of a marathon a day to raise funds for cancer research. His prosthetic right leg was not designed for running, and caused him to have a distinctive hop-step running style. What did the knee of this leg most resemble?

Answer: Door hinge

While the leg was fine for walking, it was heavy and the wooden and rubber foot had little or no "give" to it. Despite this, Terry ran almost two thirds of the way to his goal, before the cancer that eventually killed him came back.

(Question by spanishliz.)
8. For centuries, the object of providing a prosthetic leg was either cosmetic, or to provide some functionality with regard to walking. By the late 20th and early 21st centuries, however, athletic amputees wanted legs that would help them to run, as well as walk, and the technology was available to make that happen. What materials might be found in a 21st century running blade?

Answer: Carbon fibre and titanium

A carbon fibre blade with a titanium shaft can weigh as little as 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds), and can be adjusted easily to the stride of the runner. Unlike a walking leg, a blade requires no shoes and can give a bouncy appearance to the runner's gait.

(Question by spanishliz.)
9. In the early 21st century, David Gow, British engineer/inventor and founder of the company Touch Bionics, created a state of the art artificial hand that is more realistic than any prosthetic that has come before it. Complete with an 'on-board' computer, the hand has five individually-motorized fingers that can all move independently and bend as if they had natural joints. You can even link it up to a smartphone app. What is this bionic hand called?

Answer: iLimb

In addition to the individually moving fingers, the iLimb also rotates at the wrist, allowing the wearer to twist and turn their hand like never before while using a prosthesis. The wrist rotation is an important part of the device, as it's through a series of muscle movements around the wrist that the user communicates with their hand. The sensors pick up on the pattern of movements and the hand then performs the associated pre-programmed function (for example, turning the hand or adjusting the grip). The innovative fingers also allow for several different grip positions and strengths, so the wearer can pick up just about anything - even crush a soda can! As you could imagine, the cost for such a prosthesis is significant and it may not yet be a practical option for many people.

(Question by guitargoddess.)
10. Methods of controlling prosthetic limbs vary, based at least in part on the size of the residual limb and on the technology available at the time. Myoelectric limbs which use the muscles remaining in the amputated limb have been around since the 1960s, but the second decade of the 21st century has seen the development of what can only be described as thought-controlled prosthetics. How is this process known?

Answer: TMR (targeted muscle reinnervation)

Surgery is performed on the nerves to the amputated limb, that used to carry the brain's messages to that limb and now have nowhere to go, causing the messages to be directed to a healthy muscle in another part of the body. When the amputee thinks of moving their arm, the electrical impulses are sent to that muscle and detected by electrodes that move the arm as if it were the original article.

(Question by spanishliz.)
Source: Author kaddarsgirl

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