A cadaver associated with a car crash, featured in Chapter Four, used in discussions highlighting the resilience and value of donated bodies in scientific research.

An organ donor mentioned in Chapter Eight, representing the unnamed cadavers that contribute significantly to medical advancements.

A Canadian surgeon featured in Chapter One, contributing to the medical narrative surrounding the use and study of cadavers in scientific and educational settings.

The head of transplant research in Chapter Nine, playing a key role in the ongoing dialogue about cadavers' contributions to medical science.

An adjunct professor and senior staff scientist appearing in Chapter Three, involved in research surrounding the decomposition of bodies.

An anatomy professor and director of the Willed Body Program at the University of San Francisco, involved in discussions on the ethical and scientific importance of body donations.

Director of the Wayne State Bioengineering Center, featured in Chapter Four, who studies brain damage related to car crashes, reflecting the intersection of bioengineering and cadaver research.

Embalming students at the San Francisco College of Mortuary, representing the educational use of cadavers in mortuary science.

A Swedish enthusiast of human composting, showcasing alternative methods of body disposal through her innovative approach.

A historical figure known as the “Father of Embalming” during the Civil War era, reflecting early advancements in mortuary practices.

A priest involved in testing the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin in 1931 France, illustrating the intersection of spirituality and scientific inquiry involving cadavers.

A medical examiner who conducted experiments in the 1970s simulating the Crucifixion, representing the blend of religious and scientific exploration.

A historical figure in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, significant for advancements in military ballistics testing with cadavers.

A ballistics expert for the LAPD, involved in contemporary discussions on the application of cadaver research in law enforcement.

An injury analyst from Carlsbad, California, contributing to discussions about the use of cadavers in understanding trauma and injury.

A figure from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology’s Ballistic Missile Trauma Research Lab, noted for testing the safety and durability of body armor with cadaver use.