Families can spend a morning at the Saint Louis Science Center with anatomy and physiology experts from Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) and Physical and Athletic Training Programs at Saint Louis University.
Activities include a virtual tour of the major organs and body systems utilizing a fully dissected human cadaver and hands-on anatomical dissections. There will also be discussions of some medically important disease processes and ways to stay healthy and unjury-free. Ideal for parents and their children in grade 5 and up.
Sessions include:
Jan. 9: The Incredible Human Body
Feb. 13: Heart and Lungs, Anatomy and Disease
March 12: Brain Anatomy and Head Injury
April 9: Sports Medicine, Joints and Proper Athletic Presentation
Cost is $14 ($12 for members) per person per session.
10 a.m. to noon at the Saint Louis Science Center.
More information and reservations: slsc.org
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