Abstract The International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA) recommended in
2012 that only donated bodies be used for anatomy teaching and research. However, in …

The teaching and learning of human anatomy by dissection has existed for thousands of
years. Over the centuries, evolving ethical considerations for the sourcing of human bodies …

Health education, research, and training rely on the altruistic act of body donation for the
supply of cadavers. Organ transplantation and research rely on donated organs. Supply of …

The culture of cadaver dissection remains the most commonly used method of practical
teaching and learning of human anatomy. Anatomist and medical professionals considered …

Background Studies abound regarding the medical students' views on the importance of
anatomy and the dissection of human bodies, but little is known about the views of Latin …

Both in mainland China and around the world, regional anatomy stands as one of the most
important basic science courses in medical school curricula. As such, dissection of human …

Introduction The encounter with the cadaver is one of the few experiences that have a
profound effect on the educational life of the medical students. The objective of this study …

Background The use of human cadaveric dissection forms an essential part of teaching
anatomy to health sciences students in Malawi. Despite worldwide struggles in acquiring …

Background Body donation is integral to anatomy education, but procurement can be
ethically fraught. While voluntary donation is preferred, the use of unclaimed bodies …

Post mortem body donation (PMBD) for medical training and research plays a key role in
medical-surgical education. The aim of this study is to evaluate Italian medical students' …