Anatomical and Museum Techniques

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. recognize the purpose and ethics of embalming; 2. summarize the technical steps taken in embalming; 3. outline the various embalming methods; 4. discuss the use of the different embalming fluids; 5. describe the different anatomical and museum techniques used preparing specimens for study and other purposes; and 6. demonstrate ability to carry out embalming.

Techniques for the preservation of gross anatomical tissues for teaching and research. These will include embalming and cadaver preservation, wet and dry specimen preparation techniques for the museum set up and maintenance, principles of embalming, museum pot making, principles of plastination, techniques in plastination, and advantages of plastination.