In the early sixteenth century, army surgeon Ambroise Paré achieved great progress in the development of prosthetic limbs as well as amputation surgery. He not only introduced a hinged prosthetic hand but also a prosthetic leg with a locking knee joint. These techniques are still commonly used today.

Question

The next big development took place in the mid nineteenth century when amputation surgery became more advanced. Doctors could shape the residual limb in such a way as to make it more receptive to the attachment of a prosthesis. This, in turn, increased comfort.

When the American Civil War led to a dramatic increase in the number of amputees, the demand of prosthetic devices also increased tremendously. A confederate soldier named James Hanger was the first recorded amputee in the war. After a war wound, a surgeon cut his left leg seven inches below the hip. Hanger invented the Hanger Limb, which is a prosthetic leg made from barrel staves and metal and featuring hinged joints at the knee and ankle. The Hanger Limb became the most advanced prosthetic limb of the time. James Hanger patented his invention and founded Hanger Inc., a company which became the leader in the production of prosthetic devices.

How does paragraph 6 support the main idea?
Responses
A It focuses on the types of injuries that most victims of the Civil War suffered.It focuses on the types of injuries that most victims of the Civil War suffered.
B It lists the reasons for a dramatic increase in the number of amputees.It lists the reasons for a dramatic increase in the number of amputees.
C It details the steps James Hanger took to create a good prosthetic limb.It details the steps James Hanger took to create a good prosthetic limb.
D It describes the invention and success of James Hanger’s prosthetic limb.

Answer 1

D It describes the invention and success of James Hanger’s prosthetic limb.