In the previous blog, I forgot to mention that while wandering through the Luxor, we came across a "Bodies" exhibit. Ever since I first heard about these exhibits, which are human bodies in some cases dissected, in others complete but showing various organs and systems, I have wanted to see them. I guess that desire stems from the Anatomy classes years ago. Thanks again Dr. Dahlgren!
It was fantastic. It is a little strange, I must admit, to see human bodies, without the skin, posed in a basketball shot, or throwing a dart, or just standing, but it is fascinating. I saw the ailments belonging to everyone in the family, including the sciatic nerve, prostate gland, heart valves and feeder systems, even a section on Parkinson's. Very educational. There were some nursing students there while we toured, so it was interesting to listen in on their conversations. Some of the old terminology came back, but I still don't remember the jijunem! I thought that one of the most interesting parts was cross sections of an entire body, laid out side by side, showing what a scanner sees as the body passes through it.
After all is said and done, though, I will never look at a rump roast the same way!
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