Body Donation—Need of the Hour

Abstract

Cadavers are indispensable part of learning anatomy; a thorough knowledge of anatomy can be gained only by exploring a real human body. Cadavers are also used for skilled labs, for workshops and training of post graduates in the field of surgical sciences. New concepts of cadaveric lab/operation theatre are also emerging in the field of medical education. Medical institutions in the past have tried different methods of procuring cadavers like robbery murders and unearthing fresh dead bodies to addresses scarcity issues. To overcome all these issues the anatomy act was formulated.