Extreme Bodies
From conjoined twins to giants, nature creates the most extraordinary human bodies imaginable. The remarkable anatomy of those who live far from average is explored using the latest MRI scanning technology, revealing the secrets of these amazing human structures.
Episodes
S1 | E1
Super Obese
The human body is resilient, but it's designed to operate at certain weight limitations. Using the latest medical scanning technology, morbid obesity and it's detrimental affects on the human body is examined.
S1 | E2
Conjoined Twins
Conjoined twins have remarkable physical structures and are literally one in a billion. Using the latest medical scanning technology, scientists are able to explore the unique circumstances of conjoined twins and the possibility of surgical separation.
S1 | E3
Giants
Genetic variations and small tumors can cause people to grow to extraordinary heights. Using the latest medical scanning technology, the anatomical science behind some of the world's tallest giants is explored.
S1 | E4
Dwarfs
Shaped by genetic anomalies, the bodies of dwarfs are the products of incredible anatomical engineering. Using the latest medical scanning technology, the science hidden within the world's smallest people is uncovered.