Well, I know have a distinct opinion on the prettiest part of Barbie's legs.  
I was at a conference yesterday and visited one of the booths of a Duke group 
that works on prosthetics for individuals including the skin type appliances 
(now I can really "see" the masks from Mission Impossible type shows), but 
more importantly fingers.  Evidently the joints in Barbies legs are quite 
resilient and can be postioned to varying degrees of bend/straight to help 
with basic grip/hold activities.  The joints are placed in a light foam and 
covered with the skin appliance (with custom fit sockets added for stumps, 
etc).  The joints are inexpensive and relatively easy to replace.  The group 
at Duke now gets donations from Mattel and do not need to buy and dissect 
Barbies.  I guess it's just proof that imagination and McGyverism still goes 
a long way even at the greatest research facilties, the results were 
incredibly realistic......... but I did laugh for a good 30 seconds when the 
gentleman told me that for some reason they (he and the woman that is the 
other part of the team) have never dissected Ken

Dee

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