Transparent Anatomical Manikin
The Transparent Anatomical Manikin (TAM) is a three-dimensional, transparent model of a human being.
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
It is a 3-D model created for medical instructional purposes.
Creator[edit | edit source]
TAM was created by designer Richard Rush in 1968.
Wired to light up[edit | edit source]
It consisted of a see-through reproduction of a female human body, with various organs being wired so specific body systems would light up on command, on cue with a pre-recorded educational presentation.
Production[edit | edit source]
Rush eventually produced 42 TAMs, many of which are still displayed in US health education museums.
Mobile TAM[edit | edit source]
A cheaper model, the Mobile TAM, was created by Rush in the 1980s.
Newer models[edit | edit source]
The later generation anatomical models have advanced features such as the following:
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