Prosthetic Limbs Designed by: Angelika, Olivia, Julie,

and Chris

Can you get a prosthetic limb wet?

You are supposed to keep it as dry as possible, but there are covers to keep them from getting wet. Also there are certain prosthetics that will rust and are not meant to be wet.

How much do prosthetic limbs cost?

You have to change you your prosthetic limb every 3-4 years. Most prosthetic limbs cost $6,000- $100,000. It also depends on what sort of prosthetic limb you have.

Who made prosthetic limbs? What are they made of? How long ago were

they made?

Prosthetic limbs were made in the fifth Egyptian dynasty. It can also be called 500 B.C. A French surgeon named Ambroise Pare invented the first prosthetic.

How are they attached?Their held either by suction or

some mechanical attachments with belt or straps.

Winter the Dolphin

how it all works

Web cam Live

Winter's live webcam

Oscar the cat

Oscar's new feet

Work Cited“How Winter’s Prosthetic Dolphin

Tail Works” Youtube.com Web. 26 Jan. 2012.“WINTER ZONE LIVE WEBCAM #3-COMMERCIALS” seewinter.com Web. 26 Jan. 2012.“Bionic Feet for Amputee Cat.” bbc.co.uk/news Web. 26 Jan. 2012.

Work Cited“A rocket-powered arm”Salon.com

Web. 26 Jan. 2012. “Prosthetics” clarksorthopedic.com Web. 26 Jan. 2012“Fake Limb, More Help Animals Heal” news.nationalgeographic.com Web. 26 Jan. 2012