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.[1] It consisted of a see-through reproduction of a femalehuman 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.[2] A cheaper model – the Mobile TAM, was created by Rush in the 1980s.[1]