Who knew!? (Read 651 times)

I went to Body Worlds 2 on Friday. The official description is "The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies". If you have heard of it, then you know what I'm talking about. If not, you can check it out with the following URL. Beware that if you're squimish about blood or seeing body parts, don't follow the link: http://www.bodyworlds.com/index.html. I gained a whole new perspective of the human body in relation to running. For one thing, the sciatic nerve is humongus! It's actually the major nerve that goes to the leg. It's probably 1/4 of an inch thick! No wonder if you have sciatica, your leg will hurt like the dickens!

I worked for a surgeon for 8 years & I'm truly fascinated by the human body!! I'd love to go see that, but haven't had the opportunity either. However, I am taking Anatomy & Physiology this semester & we have a cadaver. We just "met" her the other day & she is amazing. In her 70's, died quickly of lung cancer, but otherwise healthy. She has almost no subq fat & amazing muscle for a woman of that age. Her arms, legs & abs are all extremely muscular & seriously, less than 1/2" of fat on her belly. I'm envious!