In the flesh

Artificial blood vessels which can survive in the body for up to nine months have been created from stem cells by scientists.

Meat has value and the better the cut, the more expensive it is. Prime cuts are in high demand as we seek to devour flesh that is tender and marbled with fat. The innate need to savour the flesh of other animals might remind us of our own vulnerability and mortality.

Bone Cross Section for Radius Digital Science

unused flesh tunnel (photo from ravenspointgame on reddit)