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A Decade of Anatomy: The Cancer Metastasis Mystery & Educational Legacy of a Preserved Body
What is a common unexpected finding in donated bodies?
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Unexpected findings can include anatomical differences like scar tissues or missing organs due to surgery.
How long has the body been in the anatomy lab?
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The body has been in the anatomy lab for nearly 10 years.
What is unique about the body's age compared to others in the lab?
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The body died in its mid-60s, whereas most other bodies in the lab died in their late 70s or early 80s.
What was the cause of death for this body?
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The cause of death was colorectal cancer that metastasized to the liver.
What unexpected anatomical finding was discovered regarding the greater omentum?
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The greater omentum was much thinner and frailer than normal, with holes in it, and it was shifted over to the left side.
What did the absence of a gallbladder indicate?
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The absence of a gallbladder indicated that the person had it removed during their lifetime, a procedure called cystectomy.
What are diverticula and were they present in this body?
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Diverticula are little outpouchings of the wall of the large intestine, and they were present in this body in the sigmoid colon.
How can colorectal cancer be treated if caught early?
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Colorectal cancer can be treated early through routine screenings like colonoscopies that identify concerning or precancerous lesions.
What anatomical mystery was found in the lower leg area?
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A scar tissue from a partially torn Achilles tendon was discovered, causing the fascia to be fused to the tendon.
What role does fascia play in muscle movement?
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Fascia is designed to wrap and contain muscle groups while still allowing them to slide and glide during contraction.
What impacts can the microbiome have on health?
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The microbiome, consisting of gut bacteria and microorganisms, continues to offer interesting insights into influencing health.
What features does the revamped Institute of Human Anatomy app offer?
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The app offers monthly live sessions, access to AI assistant, study guides, quizzes, special interest groups, and a structured learning path.
What are students commonly able to learn from the anatomy lab?
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Students learn about the amazing machine that is the human body through real-life anatomy from donated bodies.
Why is it important to see actual human bodies instead of digital representations?
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Nothing replaces the experience of seeing the real thing for learning anatomy, despite the availability of pictures, software, and augmented reality.
Why was the greater omentum thin in this body?
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The thinning and shifting of the greater omentum could be attributed to weight loss and loss of adipose tissue during cancer treatment.
How does the health of the sigmoid colon relate to dietary factors?
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Fiber plays a major role in maintaining colon health and reducing risk factors.
What comparison was made between a diseased liver and a healthy liver?
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The diseased liver was enlarged with nodules, while a healthy liver is smaller with a smooth and uniform surface.
What is the significance of the body's donation to science?
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The donation allows for hands-on education that cannot be achieved with virtual tools alone.
What is one of the new features of the anatomy app?
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The new feature includes access to an AI assistant available 24/7 to answer anatomy questions.
What is the Institute of Human Anatomy?
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It is an educational organization that focuses on teaching anatomy through donated bodies and digital platforms.
What is a common unexpected finding in donated bodies?
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Unexpected findings can include anatomical differences like scar tissues or missing organs due to surgery.
How long has the body been in the anatomy lab?
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The body has been in the anatomy lab for nearly 10 years.