They would use decomposing flesh instead of bones. (As far as I know).
“They would use decomposing flesh instead of bones. (As far as I know).”
You ignore the fact that a fresh spine is going to retain the smells (very similar if not exactly the same) a good long while. Marrow is good for that, and I wouldn’t doubt there are oodles of “info” stuck in that spine anyway. Don’t know if this was “stolen”, or what is SOP for “cleaning” cadavers, but just lifting a spine from the body - I can see it being nice and “juicy” for a good while. Lesser need to refrigerate, too.