| Detailing human anatomy in a way that no chart or torso
can duplicate, the Thin Man is a near life-size full-color rendition of the human body
which by means of a sequence of transparent Mylar overlays allows the peeling away of
layer after layer of tissue, progressing ever more deeply into the body. This
provides valuable insight into the 3-dimensional spatial relationships of principal
structures, major vessels and organ systems. Displayed on the back side of the Thin Man is a
full-figure view of the skeletal and nervous systems. Highlighted at each level of
the sequential "dissection" are the following features:
1st Layer - Musculature of the head, neck, thorax,
and abdomen. Superficial muscles are on the right side of the figure, deeper muscles
and ribs are on the left. 30 structures are keyed and labeled.
2nd Layer - Brain, thyroid and salivary glands, eye,
tongue, teeth, heart and major vessels, lungs, stomach, liver and intestines. 44
structures are keyed and labeled.
3rd Layer - Sinuses, nasal septum, tongue, trachea, heart
chambers and vessels, pancreas, spleen, large intestine. 58 structures are keyed and
labeled.
4th Layer - Esophagus, pleura, aorta, inferior vena
cava, intercostal vessels and nerves, autonomic nerve trunk, kidneys and adrenal glands.
27 structures are keyed and labeled.
5th Layer (Full Figure) - Brain, pharynx, vertebral
column, rib cage, muscles of upper and lower extremities, pelvic organs and muscles.
77 structures are keyed and labeled.
In all, over 200 anatomical features are named, indexed,
and keyed. Standing 63 inches (160 cm) tall, the Thin Man is mounted on a warp-proof
composition board, and is supported by a tubular steel frame on a tip-proof four-legged
stand.
Manufactured in the U.S.A. by Denoyer-Geppert.
|
The Thin Man Sequential Human Anatomy Figure
|