113: Rediscovered Organs & Bird Watching
Summary
Hosts Tom, Caroline, and Ella explore the history and modern discovery of human organs, tracing anatomy from ancient Mesopotamian liver divination to Galen’s influential but flawed theories. The episode covers the standardization of anatomical naming conventions and highlights recent findings, such as the accidental discovery of a fourth pair of salivary glands via PET scans. They also discuss the ongoing debate over vestigial organs and the complexities of defining what constitutes a distinct human organ.
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