So today was kind of cool. In the anatomy lab we studied the brain and cranium. The brain is actually larger that I expected, but I’m not sure why I thought that it’d be smaller. It’s the first time I’ve ever held a human brain. It is truly amazing how everything in the body is controlled by a 5 lb mass of tubes. Anyways, it was made even more interesting because my cadaver had a brain tumor. He was a smoker and had both lung and brain cancer as a result. When we were dissecting the lungs last quarter, he had a bunch of tumors and adhesions there, too. It is hard for me to understand how anyone (especially in healthcare) can smoke. But even at school, I see a few people lighting up. There were also some school photographers in the lab to take pictures for advertising brochures. The anatomy professor is VERY mindful of showing respect in the lab, so she will preview all of the photos taken to ensure that none of the cadavers are shown, only students. If anyone ever doubted the respect and gratitude shown to those who allow us to learn from them, they should meet her. She speaks of the lab as sacred and comes down HARD if anyone is ever disrespectful.
Well, I’m off to study. Tonight it’s Biochemistry and Anatomy. Fun, fun, fun!
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