Abstract
Cadaveric dissection has been used for centuries to explore anatomy. The role of dissection in modern medical curricula has been a topic of intense debate. Anatomical education has been undergoing reforms in line with the demands of medical profession. Despite the rise of modern technology and evolved teaching methods, dissection continues to remain a cornerstone of the anatomy curriculum. Dissection helps to build discipline independent skills which are essential requirements of modern healthcare setup. Its utility is also reflected in the perception of students who believe that dissection provides them a foundation to develop clinical skills. Objections to the use of cadavers had led to other alternatives including virtual dissection of computer models. The current state of dissection in anatomy is deteriorating. Present study aims to assess the importance of traditional method like cadaveric dissection in teaching and learning anatomy at the present time when medical schools are inclining towards integrated and clinical application of learning methods.
Highlights
The word dissection is derived from Latin word dissecure ‘to cut into pieces’
The present study aims to assess the importance of a traditional methods like cadaveric dissection in teaching and learning anatomy at present when medical schools are inclining towards integrated and clinical application of learning methods
Based Learning (PBL), Clinical Presentation Curriculum (CPC) with small group sessions, as well as Community-Based Learning and Education (CBLE) are the principal teaching learning methods adopted for Patan Academy of Health Science (PAHS) MBBS programs.[13]
Summary
The word dissection is derived from Latin word dissecure ‘to cut into pieces’. For many centuries, physicians of ancient Greece gained considerable information about the human body and health. Human cadaveric dissection has been used as the core teaching tool in anatomy for centuries It was practiced in Italy from the 13th century, in France, it was officially conducted from the middle of the 14th century. Cadaveric dissection as a learning medium has been an active area of research in the domain of anatomical education It highlights the development of disciplineindependent skills associated with dissection-based teaching. Literature has shown that number of medical schools have either removed the practical hands-on aspect of dissection in the medical undergraduate curriculum or are seriously considering such a measure on financial or human resource grounds.[8] The present article aims to assess the impact of cadaveric dissection in anatomical education at present times with a review of the relevant literature. This study highlights the fact that dissection can impart anatomical knowledge as well as offer other relevant, positive learning opportunities to enhance the skills and attitudes of a future medical studies
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