On Monday, January 25th, 2010, a group of seventeen high school students from Bridges Community Academy had the unique opportunity to attend an educational tour of Heidelberg University’s cadaver lab.  Prior to entering the lab where the cadavers are stored, we were provided with a brief background on the cadaver’s condition and allowed to sniff the preservative used on the cadavers.  Once we entered the lab, we had the opportunity to observe the previously dissected cadaver and handle some of the organs.  We were able to explore the human lung, liver and brain from another cadaver in the lab.  We also learned about the intestines, muscles, tendons, and visually witnessed the effects of death on the human body.  The tour was explained by the lab assistant , who has been present at our previous visits to the Heidelberg Biology lab.  We were very lucky to have this opportunity as most small universities, like Heidelberg, do not have cadaver labs.  Some of the students comments about the tour were, “It was fascinating to hold the different organs.”  Another said, “I like learning about these things and have the ability to touch and learn about the different parts of the body.”

A big thank you to Heidelberg University for allowing us to have this opportunity and to Mrs. Angles for making it happen