Anatomy of Homo Sapien Supremus: The True Atlantean

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Anatomy of Homo Sapien Supremus: The True Atlantean

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Anatomy of Homo Sapien Supremus: The True Atlantean
From the notes of Elizabeth Nademe, MD, Lead Anatomist, Coalition
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While we have limited knowledge of the activities of Atlanteans, even less is known about their relationship with magic other than to say they excel. The Atlantean is a rare species who can walk among humans as well as dimensional beings. It would be worth our while to keep an eye on any we can positively identify.

The cardiovascular system and skeletal structure of the Atlantean is the key to their ability to live a long life and survive in elements where a normal human would succumb. They have been known to withstand medium to heavy trauma that would incapacitate a normal person.

The strong skeletal structure enables the Atlantean to bear more muscle mass making them stronger and, as a result, weigh more than a human of comparable size. Given the growth and density of their bones, Atlanteans tend to average 6ft 2in to 6ft 6in in height upon reaching adulthood but continue to grow throughout their lives making the elders in their society nearly 7ft tall.

Their red bone marrow produces an abundance of red blood cells (RBCs) to aid in oxygenation of the body. The RBCs are in such numbers, that it is not unusual for an average Atlantean to hold their breath for 6-8 minutes with athletes exceeding 20 minutes. Before the advent of Juicer technology, individuals needing a temporary boost in endurance would inject RBCs into their bodies one to three days prior to their actual need. Called ‘blood-doping,’ it was highly illegal in sports rings and had some serious side-effects.

The DNA strands known to native Earth animals are wound in a simple helical ladder pattern, Atlanteans have a naturally occurring ‘Quadruple Helix DNA.’ First found in the early years of the 21st century, it was an enigma until technology caught up to theory and it was determined that this new arrangement of DNA was essential in allowing them to adapt to hostile environments quite rapidly. The new basis for their cells creates a higher-than-normal level of naturally occurring Pyridostatins which gives them increased levels to resist diseases, cancers, and other debilitating illnesses.

The extended lifespan of Atlanteans can be partially explained by their efficient bodily functions in processing energy and expelling the byproducts. The normal human body regenerates soft bodily tissues at a much faster rate than harder organs such as bones, tendons, ligaments, and even cartilage. A healthy Atlantean may regenerate minor injuries in a matter of hours and major trauma in a few days with rest.
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