### Question
How does the law define body?


### Answer
Under *35 U.S.C. § 287*, **body** is defined as:

> a human body, organ or cadaver, or a nonhuman animal used in medical research or instruction directly relating to the treatment of humans.

#### Citation:
  - *35 U.S.C. § 287*
  - Heading: **PART III-PATENTS AND PROTECTION OF PATENT RIGHTS > CHAPTER 29-REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT, AND OTHER ACTIONS**

