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 …

In US anatomical gift law, the record on which a person consents to body donation after
death is referred to as a document of gift (DG). Due to the lack of legal requirements around …

Anatomy has always been at the intersection of the socio‐cultural and political landscape,
where new ideas constantly replace older wisdom. From ancient Egyptians through the …

Background The use of 21st Century technology in anatomy teaching and the recent crisis
caused by the Coronavirus pandemic has stimulated anatomists to ponder the ethics …

Historically, adverse events have reflected poorly on both the practice of dissection and the
perception of the discipline of anatomy. The recent public dissection of a body donor is a …

Abstract The Center for Anatomy and Physiology Education has hosted interactive human
cadaver laboratory tours for local high schools (ages 14–18) and undergraduate university …

This special issue is unlike any other special issue published in this journal's history. You
will not find the types of original research in anatomy and evolutionary biology that you are …

Emphasizing scientific and cultural-historical aspects of human remains, we describe the
historical background and present status of the Anatomical Collection at the University of …

Phenomenon Cadavers have long played an important and complex role in medical
education. While research on cadaver-based simulation has largely focused on exploring …

The peer‐reviewed anatomical education literature thoroughly describes the benefits and
drawbacks of donor dissection. Gross anatomy laboratory environments utilizing donor …