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− | [[File: | + | [[File:all_organs.png|200px|right]]This page details the constituent limbs and organs one can expect to find in a dwarf's body. This information is based on data from <code>\raw\objects\body_default.txt</code> and <code>\raw\objects\creature_standard.txt</code>. |
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=Head Structure= | =Head Structure= | ||
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===Hair=== | ===Hair=== | ||
[[Hair]] is common to many creatures, not the least of which are dwarves. Dwarves can exhibit facial hair from birth, though female dwarves do not grow any by default (this <s>mistake</s> can be <s>corrected</s> changed in <code>creature_standard.txt</code> under the token <code>[CASTE:FEMALE]</code>). | [[Hair]] is common to many creatures, not the least of which are dwarves. Dwarves can exhibit facial hair from birth, though female dwarves do not grow any by default (this <s>mistake</s> can be <s>corrected</s> changed in <code>creature_standard.txt</code> under the token <code>[CASTE:FEMALE]</code>). | ||
===Eyes=== | ===Eyes=== | ||
− | Eyes allow dwarves to use | + | Eyes allow dwarves to use sight to view the world around them and make decisions based on visual information. Losing both eyes can [[Wound#Blindness|render a dwarf blind]], resulting in a dramatic decrease in situational awareness and crafting quality. |
===Nose=== | ===Nose=== | ||
− | Noses allow dwarves to smell things that [[DF2014:Smell|emit odors]]. A dwarf without a nose cannot smell, and will generate no thoughts upon encountering odors - including | + | Noses allow dwarves to smell things that [[DF2014:Smell|emit odors]]. A dwarf without a nose cannot smell, and will generate no thoughts upon encountering odors - including miasma. |
===Mouth=== | ===Mouth=== | ||
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===Brain=== | ===Brain=== | ||
− | Brains allow dwarves to think and are critical to survival. If the brain experiences any damage beyond bruising, it may result in loss of consciousness | + | Brains allow dwarves to think and are critical to survival. If the brain experiences any damage beyond bruising, it may result in loss of consciousness or even death. |
=Upper Body Structure= | =Upper Body Structure= | ||
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*Hand | *Hand | ||
− | **Hands are used for attacks and grasping, and are typically populated with five fingers, including the thumb. A dwarf may experience difficulty grasping if one or more fingers are missing from the hand, and will | + | **Hands are used for attacks and grasping, and are typically populated with five fingers, including the thumb. A dwarf may experience difficulty grasping if one or more fingers are missing from the hand, and will completely lose their ability to grasp if all fingers are lost. |
==Upper Body Organs== | ==Upper Body Organs== | ||
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===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
− | Lungs allow dwarves to breathe. Loss of one can impair a dwarf's stamina | + | Lungs allow dwarves to breathe. Loss of one can impair a dwarf's stamina and can cause the dwarf to become Winded when doing basic tasks; loss of both causes death by suffocation. |
===Stomach=== | ===Stomach=== | ||
− | Stomachs | + | Stomachs would be used to digest food, but their presence is mostly decorative. A dwarf with a missing stomach can still eat. Strikes to the stomach can cause nausea and vomiting. |
===Liver=== | ===Liver=== | ||
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===Pancreas=== | ===Pancreas=== | ||
− | Pancreases would be used to regulate digestion and blood sugars, but dwarven diabetes does not exist, therefore their presence is entirely decorative. They can be damaged, but this is unlikely compared to the stomach, liver, lungs and heart due to their small size. | + | Pancreases would be used to regulate digestion and blood sugars, but dwarven diabetes does not exist, therefore their presence is entirely decorative.They can be damaged, but this is unlikely compared to the stomach, liver, lungs and heart due to their small size. |
===Spleen=== | ===Spleen=== | ||
− | Spleens would be used to filter the blood, like the kidneys, but they are entirely decorative, like the pancreas | + | Spleens would be used to filter the blood, like the kidneys, but they are entirely decorative, like the pancreas. |
=Lower Body Structure= | =Lower Body Structure= | ||
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===Legs=== | ===Legs=== | ||
− | Legs are used for standing, walking, running, and jumping. When missing one or even two, dwarves can use crutches to walk, and may even become skilled enough to return to their standard walking speed. | + | Legs are used for standing, walking, running, and jumping. When missing one or even two, dwarves can use crutches to walk, and may even become skilled enough to return to their standard walking speed; however, dwarves who have neurological damage to one or both legs will not use crutches, despite the obvious need. |
*Upper Leg | *Upper Leg | ||
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==Skin== | ==Skin== | ||
− | [[Skin]] is a protective layer that surrounds most external body parts | + | [[Skin]] is a protective layer that surrounds most external body parts. It's the first line of defense from infection and disease, and protects dwarves from contaminants such as blood or vomit. Dwarves with healthy skin will usually wash contaminants off of their skin with water, and will use soap if it is available. |
==Fat== | ==Fat== | ||
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==Arteries== | ==Arteries== | ||
Arteries carry blood around the body, typically under moderate pressure. If an attack opens an artery, the blood may spray and spatter walls and floors, and puts the creature in imminent danger of bleeding out if untreated. | Arteries carry blood around the body, typically under moderate pressure. If an attack opens an artery, the blood may spray and spatter walls and floors, and puts the creature in imminent danger of bleeding out if untreated. | ||
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