Plastinates and Cadaver Labs
Learn Human Anatomy in a Real-World Way
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At Bryan College of Health Sciences, you learn anatomy through hands-on experiences that go far beyond textbooks. You will study real human structures using plastinated specimens and cadaver labs, giving you a deeper understanding of how the body works.
Plastinates
Bryan College is one of the few colleges in the United States to offer plastinated human specimens, and the only one in the Midwest with two full-body plastinates. Plastinates let you see the body in a lifelike state. You can clearly study muscles, organs and tissues just as they appear in a living person.
At the college, you will work with two specimens:</p
- One focused on internal organs
- One focused on nerves and skeletal muscles
This allows you to explore different body systems in detail and build a strong foundation in anatomy.
Cadaver Labs
Cadaver labs give you the chance to learn from real human bodies, showing how each person is unique.
In the lab, you will:
- Study organs up close and understand how they function
- Learn how disease affects the body
- See real examples of different conditions and pathologies
- Gain hands-on experience by observing and examining structures
This experience helps you connect what you learn in class to real human anatomy in a meaningful way.
Together, plastinates and cadaver labs give you a clear, accurate view of the human body – helping you build the knowledge and confidence you need for your program.
