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An insect's exoskeleton (, Procuticle , Epidermis , and basement Membrane . NC State University Human s have long used Armour as an artificial exoskeleton for protection, especially in combat. Exoskeletal machines are also used for medical and industrial purposes. Powered Human Exoskeletons are a feature of science fiction writing. Orthoses are a form of exoskeleton. NATURAL EXOSKELETONS Types of exoskeletons ]]
Moulting An exoskeleton may interfere with an animal's growth. To overcome this, arthropods go through a process called Ecdysis in which they shed their exoskeleton and replace it with a new, larger one. Excellent as a principle of defence, exoskeletons may nevertheless cause problems where entities carry an excessive weight to surface-area ratio; or whenever organism growth requires an enlarged exoskeleton. ARTIFICIAL HUMAN EXOSKELETONS Exoskeletons in history Medieval Armour (in the case of mounted knights) is not load-bearing, but furnishes the appearance of an artificial human exoskeleton. Exoskeletal devices in medicine An Orthosis (plural ''orthoses'') is a device which attaches to a limb, or the torso, to support the function or correct the shape of that limb or the spine. Orthotics is the field dealing with orthoses, their use, and their manufacture. An Orthotist is a person who designs and fits orthoses. A limb Prosthesis (plural ''prostheses'') is a device that substitutes for a missing part of a limb. If the prosthesis is a hollow shell and self-carrying, it is exoskeletal. If internal tubes are used in the device and the cover ( Cosmesis ) to create the outside shape is made of a soft, non-carrying material, it is endoskeletal. Prosthetics is the field that deals with prostheses, their use, and their manufacture. A Prosthetist is a person who designs and fits prostheses. Exoskeletons in modern and near-future technology See Artificial Powered Exoskeleton . EXTERNAL LINKS Biology Modern technology
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