thumb|Transparent Anatomical Manikin (TAM)
The Transparent Anatomical Manikin (TAM) is a three-dimensional, transparent anatomical model of a human being, created for medical instructional purposes. TAM was created by designer – Richard Rush, in 1968. 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.
Rush eventually produced 42 TAMs, many of which are still displayed in US health education museums. A cheaper model – the Mobile TAM, was created by Rush in the 1980s.
See also
- Resusci Anne, a common manikin used in CPR training
- TraumaMan, a surgical training manikin used in ATLS training
- Harvey mannequin
- Medical education mannequin