One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel

One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel

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In new Germany, Minnesota, home to Abigail and Brittany Hensel. They are Siamese twins with a unique body structure. Two girls, two spine, two heart (circulatory system total), two stomachs, three kidneys, three lungs and a common genitals.

This is only the fourth recorded in the scientific archives, the case when the twins are with this anatomy survived. Each sister feels the touch only to their half of the body and can only control one arm and one leg. Incredibly, they manage to lead a quite normal lifestyle.

One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel

One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel For 27 years, Abby and Brittany learned so well to coordinate the movements that they do not have anything to deny yourself. Without apparent difficulty, they ride bikes, swim, play volleyball and the piano, dividing the composition into the party for the left hand and right. Moreover, American women have even passed on the right and now are quietly touring on your own car.

One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel

One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel

One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel

One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel

One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel

One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel

One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel

One body for two: living as conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel

Keywords: Anatomy | Sisters | Siamese twins | United States | Amazing

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