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The Hurdler, 2005

Te functionality of the different muscle groups of the extremities is especially stressed. Te flexors or the ex-tensors of the extremities have been taken off or left in place alternatively. Te left lower arm, for example, does not show any of the flexor muscles, but instead reveals the radius and the ulna with the adjacent extensor muscles on top. In contrast, the upper leg on the left side shows only the adductor muscles, with the sciatic nerve running across their surface.

cer Player, 2005

Tis specimen shows the superficial and inter-mediate layers in action. Contrary to the clas-ical study of muscles in a reclined position, this plastinate shows that muscles in action have different lengths, according to their contracture degree. Te stronger a muscle contracts, the shorter it becomes.

“I am a 15 year old. I thought It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in my life, very informational and interesting. It was very tasteful and not disgusting or gross at all.”

Te special exhibition, Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 3: Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies, provides stu-ts with an opportunity to learn how their bodies work when y are healthy and how disease and lifestyles — such as efects moking on the lungs and how artifcial joints ft into a human leton — may afect the body.

BODY WORLDS 3 supports content found in the Ore-n science standards. Te unique use of authentic specimens ows the details of disease, physiology and anatomy in a way at cannot be shown with models, textbooks or photos. In ad-tion, the exhibition allows visitors to understand that each and very body has its own unique features, even on the inside. Te xperience in many cities has shown that students are drawn o real specimens in a way they are not to plastic models. Here hey will have the chance to see the real thing in a safe and in-ormative environment.

Te Oregon Museum of Science and Industry conduct-ed a complete ethical review, ensuring all of the full-body specimens were from donors who had communicated prior to their deaths that their bodies could be used in a public exhibition.

OMSI recommends BODY WORLDS 3 for children ages 10 and older. Te whole-body specimens are without skin so you can see the bones, muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and organs. Eyes and genitals of the bod-ies remain.

Classroom educators may want to take extra cau-tion to ensure they receive parental permission prior to visiting OMSI and the exhibit.

Attention Educators