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Whoami
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08-03-2001
| Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 5:55 am
Not sure where I should put this..... Has anyone been to an exhibit? This exhibit is described as, "The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies." Yes, the exhibit is exactly what it says. The exhibit uses real human bodies to explore the human anatomy and put it on display. They use a procedure called plastination to preserve the bodies for exhibit. My family went to the Body Worlds 2 exhibit in Denver when it was here (we went a couple of weeks ago). I found it quite fascinating. Its hard to grasp that the displays we saw were once real live humans. But it gave an insight to the human body that no model or drawing can possibly provide. What it also brought to light (for me anyway) is how extraordinarily complex, yet delicate the human body is. And how incredible it really is that so many intricate parts can come together to create one lifeform. I just wondered if anyone had heard of it. Had been to an exhibit, or perhaps plan to when it reaches your area. HERE is the website. And a list of Current Exhibitions. There are three exhibitions touring right now. Body Worlds is currently in St. Paul, Body Worlds 2 is currently in Boston, and Body Worlds 3 is currently in Houston.
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Cafe976
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07-09-2006
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 6:24 pm
I saw it last weekend. Having trained as a massage therapist, I was fascinated. Knowing about musculature, it was still amazing to see it in 3 dimensions. I was surprised that it wasn't creepy at all. And fascinated. The organ stuff was just... wow. Who knew the spleen was bigger than the appendix, and up there, near the pancreas? I can see why you posted about it, it is amazing.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 7:05 pm
Wow! Finally a response! It really wasn't as creepy as one might preconceive. For me some of the most fascinating exhibits were the ones displaying the various blood vessels. Not only how very delicate they really are, but how they were able to separate and display the blood vessels like that. The saddest one for me was the pregnant woman. They never reveal how the person's life ended (unless its to point out smoker's lung, cancer, etc). But this one woman was so slim and athletic looking. Probably the picture of health on the outside. But part of the back was peeled away to reveal a black smoker's lung inside. Just goes to show you how much havoc you can wreak on the human body.
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 7:13 pm
Gosh i wish that this exhibit would come near Kansas!! I think that would be absolutely awesome to see!!! How much was it?
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 7:47 pm
Hi Whoami. I'm sorry I didn't see your thread before tonight or I would have answered you way before now. I saw this exhibit some time back in L.A. and I'm having a hard time recalling when. The summer before last I think. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this tastefully done exhibit. It not only displayed bodies and their parts, but there also was a magnificent horse on display and I also recall a duck showcasing it's flow of arteries and arterioles...really fascinating stuff. As for the woman and baby, I recall that the woman had terminal cancer. And I agree with you, even though I chose to view this particular exhibit (it was screened off with a warning to everyone), it still touched my heart to see this young woman lose two lives. Saxy, as for the cost factor, it probably ranged no more than $25 bucks a person, but again, I'm guesstamating. If you ever get the opportunity to see this exhibit, you should!
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Whoami
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08-03-2001
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 9:07 pm
You probably got Body Worlds 1. I don't recall a horse or a duck (we had Body Worlds 2 here). But we got a camel, and that was pretty interesting to see its unique digestive tract. I think I remember someone talking about the woman/baby in the BW1 exhibit and the cancer. But IIRC, the one in BW2 was specified they didn't know what she'd died from. You're right though, the loss of two lives was very sad. And they had that display sectioned off with a warning in our exhibit too. Saxy, keep an eye on their website. I bet eventually an exhibit will come your way. The price Coco stated seems about right. Sis got us in at a discounted price cause of her museum membership.
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