Sunderland professor's free anatomy display was a huge success as hundreds attended the event.
The event celebrated the work of Andreas Vesalius, the father of anatomy.
It marked the anniversary of his death on October 15, 1564.
The event was intended for families of all ages with a variety of stage shows and demonstrations.
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Debs Patten, professor of Anatomy at Sunderland School of Medicine, said: "We loved hosting this event in Sunderland this year.
"We know the cost of living crisis is hitting many families hard in our region, so we were determined to make this a free event for everyone.
"As universities, we have an important role to play in our communities and so we reached out to schools across the region to raise awareness of the event.
"We had more than 500 visitors and it was just fantastic to see everyone so excited about anatomy."
Pictures from the event:
They included:
- Birth & babies – helping guests understand pregnancy from week one all the way through to birth, including when and how all organs develop and start to function
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- Muscles of facial expressions
- Understanding the digestive system – helping attendees understand the process food goes through to get from the mouth to the rectum
- Dental anatomy – looking at the anatomy of the mouth and helping children understand the technique of brushing
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