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Sum of the Parts: Prosthetics Through the Centuries

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.

Variety of Prostheses

By Feb. 24, 20130
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A montage of devices helps to illustrate the extraordinary range of prostheses available for humans.

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    middleroad
    middleroad

    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.