Visible Human DataSet Sectioning of the cadaver
The cutting system was developed at the University of Colorado Medical School in the former Department of Anatomy
- The machine consisted of a milling device whose controls had been automated and drives upgrated to retain accuracy when subjected to the intense cold
- Cutting blade:
- disk of 14 inches in dieameter
- 20 specially hardened teeth mounted around its edge
- speed rotation: 300 rpm
- it succesfully shaved blocks containing tissues to 0.1-mm intervals