Why are the plastinates posed the way they are?
The poses of the plastinates have been carefully thought out and serve educational aims. Each plastinate is posed to illustrate different anatomical features. For instance, the athletic poses illustrate the use of muscle systems while playing sports. The poses allow the visitor to relate the plastinate to his or her own body.
The poses of the plastinates have been carefully considered to illustrate different anatomical and physiological features. The poses also help visitors relate the plastinate to their own bodies. For example, the “Chess Player” is posed to illustrate the body’s neurological system. The athletic poses illustrate how muscle systems function while playing sports.
The poses of the plastinates have been carefully considered and serve educational aims. Each plastinate is posed to illustrate different physiological features. For instance, “The Ponderer” is posed to illustrate the body’s neurological system. The athletic poses, for example, the “Skate Boarder” and the “Soccer Player,” illustrate the use of muscle systems while playing sports. The poses are chosen to highlight specific anatomical features and allow the visitor to relate the plastinate to his or her own body.
