People have been devising fake arms, legs, noses and virtually every other body part for centuries. Here, a quick look at some of the devices that humans have invented to replace -- or at least approximate -- the irreplaceable.
Pictured: Two artificial iron arms and an amputation saw. The arms might have been owned by Gotz von Berlichingen (1480-1562), a German knight and adventurer. Artificial limbs such as these allowed wearers, who had lost a limb in combat, to continue with their fighting career. The lower arm is believed to date from 1560-1600; the upper one is a more recent copy. The ornate amputation saw is from the 16th century.
what a dumb article, completely out of order, not too mention some of things weren't even prostetics. disguises by CIA agents, while cool, are not prostetics as they do not replace a missing body part! And what about hook's hook! the best prostetic in history, not even mentioned! perfect for gutting lost boys and fish.
