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Articulated Prosthesis

Short answer: Articulated prosthetic hands have multiple jointed fingers to mimic a natural hand. Many are myoelectric: electrodes on the skin pick up electrical signals from muscles in the residual limb, and motors turn them into grips, pinches or pointing.

The footage shows a prosthetic hand moving its fingers.

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What should you know about Articulated Prosthesis?

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  1. Multiple jointed fingers.

    DD-438-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Joints)

  2. Reads muscle signals.

    DD-438-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Myoelectric)

Video transcript: Articulated Prosthesis: Myoelectric Hands Read Electrical Signals From the User's Muscles

Did you know? Articulated prosthetic hands are advanced devices designed to replicate the functionality and appearance of a natural hand. These prosthetics feature multiple movable joints and fingers, enabling precise and natural-looking movements. Many articulated prosthetic hands are myoelectric, meaning they use electrical signals from the user's muscles to control movements. Sensors detect these signals and translate them into actions like gripping, pinching, or pointing. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Myoelectric hands read electrical signals from the user's muscles. Jointed fingers can grip, pinch and point.

  1. Exhibit A

    Joints

    Multiple jointed fingers.

  2. Exhibit B

    Myoelectric

    Reads muscle signals.

  3. Exhibit C

    Sensors

    Electrodes on the skin.

  4. Exhibit D

    Grips

    Grip, pinch, point.

  5. Exhibit E

    Motors

    Motors move fingers.

Questions people ask about Articulated Prosthesis

What controls a myoelectric hand?

Electrodes.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Joints) · Wikipedia: Prosthesis

Where are sensors placed?

Residual limb.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Myoelectric) · Wikipedia: Myoelectric prosthesis

What moves the fingers?

Powered.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Sensors) · Wikipedia: Myoelectric prosthesis

Name one grip

Actions.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Grips) · Wikipedia: Prosthesis

What does articulated mean?

Joints.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Motors) · Wikipedia: Myoelectric prosthesis

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  1. What controls a myoelectric hand?

    1. Muscle signals
    2. Voice
    3. Eye blinks
    4. Breath
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    Answer: A. Muscle signals Electrodes. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Joints) · Wikipedia: Prosthesis

  2. Where are sensors placed?

    1. On the skin
    2. In the bone
    3. On the shoe
    4. In the mouth
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    Answer: A. On the skin Residual limb. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Myoelectric) · Wikipedia: Myoelectric prosthesis

  3. What moves the fingers?

    1. Motors
    2. Springs only
    3. Strings only
    4. Magnets
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    Answer: A. Motors Powered. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Sensors) · Wikipedia: Myoelectric prosthesis

  4. Name one grip

    1. Pinch
    2. Kick
    3. Roll
    4. Jump
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    Answer: A. Pinch Actions. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Grips) · Wikipedia: Prosthesis

  5. What does articulated mean?

    1. Jointed
    2. Painted
    3. Rigid
    4. Wireless
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    Answer: A. Jointed Joints. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Motors) · Wikipedia: Myoelectric prosthesis

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Articulated Prosthesis." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-438, last updated Dec 24, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/articulated-prosthesis/

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