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How to Look Inside the Human Body

Thursday, April 09, 2009
Related Tags: anatomy | human | body | museum | cadaver
 

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

  • Anatomy book
  • Anatomy video
  • Step 1:
    Look at an anatomy book at your local book store or library. These will give you a flat, one-dimensional view of the human body. The books are usually broken up by major systems, such as skeletal and muscular to better view each systems components.
  • Step 2:
    Enroll in a biology class with a cadaver lab. Whether you are a med student who needs to know everything about anatomy, or just a phlebotomist who wants a better grip on the circulatory system, a cadaver lab is a great place to get a first-hand look at the inside of the human body.
  • Step 3:
    Shadow your medical examiner's office. Autopsies involve examining the inside of the human body for signs of disease and causes of death. You may be able to brush up on your anatomy skills and look inside the human body this way.
  • Step 4:
    Watch videos or observe surgery. Many teaching hospitals have observation rooms where students can see the procedure as its performed. Some also produce and distribute videos that teach proper surgical technique.
  • Step 5:
    Go to a museum. The Bodies Exhibit is a popular museum tour that displays the inside of the human body in action. The Mutter Museum in Philadelphia displays medical oddities and bodies with rare diseases and conditions.

Resources


How to Look Inside the Human Body Provided by eHow.com
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