Body Donation an “Anatomical Gift”

Authors

  • Dr. B. R. Zambare
  • Dr. S. D. Jadhav

Keywords:

Body donation, Cadaver, Anatomy, Medical college, Dissection

Abstract

Dissection of human cadavers forms an integral part of anatomy learning and research and it gives practical real feel, hands on experience for students and dissectors thus reducing the pitch for virtual dissection. Main source for cadaver for medical institute is unclaimed bodies and occasionally donated bodies to medical colleges. But the need of cadavers cannot be fulfilled of medical colleges are increasing. It is essential to increase the number of donated bodies to fulfil the requirement of the cadavers for medical colleges. To create the awareness about body donation various programs  should be arranged by medical colleges with the help of electronic media. Paper media, NGO’s social workers.

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Published

2015-06-15

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Zambare, D. B. R. ., & Jadhav , D. S. D. . . (2015). Body Donation an “Anatomical Gift”. VIMS Health Science Journal, 2(2), 75–77. Retrieved from https://vimshsj.edu.in/index.php/main/article/view/176

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