Body Worlds 2 at the Ontario Science Centre

I have been wanting to get to this exhibit since it opened in September. This past weekend I finally made it there.

It was interesting to say the least. The exhibit consisted of both animal and human cadavers that have been preserved through a process called plastination by a German anatomist named Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

http://www.koerperwelten.de/en/pages/gunther_von_hagens.asp

This process prevents the decay of tissues and preserves them in their natural state. It was quite a site to see.

http://www.koerperwelten.de/en/pages/plastination.asp

I was amazed that the bodies were on display without the protection of glass cases so you could walk right up to and move around the bodies to see them from every angle.

I am sure this exhibit will prove educational to all, including those studing & working in human and veterinary medicine.

They had a great display of a camel. I was amazed that such a large animal could be preserved in one piece.

I am not sure how one decides to donate their body for plastination and display but they definetly have offered the public at rare look at how we are really made up.

If you don't have a weak stomach and have the opportunity check it out!

http://www.koerperwelten.de/en/pages/home.asp