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Why Zombies Can't Happen

Institute of Human Anatomy via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the anatomical reasons why zombies are scientifically impossible in this 20-minute video from the Institute of Human Anatomy. Delve into the stages of death, including rigor mortis and autolysis, and understand how these processes prevent the reanimation of corpses. Learn about muscle coordination, brain death, decomposition, and the role of parasites and viruses in theoretical zombie scenarios. Gain insights into human anatomy and debunk popular zombie myths using scientific evidence and references from reputable sources.

Syllabus

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Stages of Death
03:35 - Rigor Mortis
07:34 - Autolysis
09:32 - Zombie Stiffness
11:42 - Muscle Coordination
14:49 - Brain Death/Decomposition
17:11 - Other Tissue Decomposition
18:01 - Do Parasites and Viruses Count?
19:04 - Outro

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Institute of Human Anatomy

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