Permanent Damage
The nervous system and bones are explored in this final episode.
Beginning with a description of the crucial role that the nervous system and bones play in keeping the body ticking over, our hosts explain how lasting damage can be caused by trauma or injury to our bones and nerves.
Conversely, the team also demonstrate how the very structures designed to protect us can also cause permanent damage.
By dissecting donated human cadavers, Dr von Hagens demonstrates how injury to the vertebrae can affect the spinal cord and ultimately cause paralysis.
 How Injuries Work |
 Programme One |
 Programme Two |
