Why are there not more women plastinates in the exhibits?
Sensitive to perceived community concerns, Dr. Gunther von Hagens did not want to appear voyeuristic in revealing too many female bodies. He sees himself in the tradition of Renaissance anatomists, whose works traditionally included far more masculine than feminine bodies, since all but the reproductive systems are essentially the same. The musculature of male bodies is generally more pronounced and illustrates more aspects of the muscle system. The organs on display come primarily from the female body donors. However, since opening the exhibition, Dr. Gunther von Hagens has received numerous requests from women visitors to see more examples of female anatomy. Based on this, Dr. Gunther von Hagens has included more female plastinates in BODY WORLDS 2.
