Anatomical dissection

Anatomical dissection examines a body’s internal structures by cutting and separating tissues. It reveals how organs and other anatomical parts are arranged and connected.

Dissection plane: A boundary between tissues along which they can be separated during dissection. Following natural planes helps expose structures without unnecessarily damaging them.
Gross anatomy: The study of body structures visible without a microscope. Dissection is a direct method for examining gross anatomy.
Herophilus: An ancient Greek physician in Alexandria known for anatomical studies based on human dissection. His work is among the earliest documented uses of human dissection for anatomical inquiry.
Body donation: The voluntary donation of a deceased person's body for education or research. Donated bodies provide a consent-based source for anatomical dissection.
Scalpel: A small, sharp knife used for precise cutting in surgery and dissection. Its controlled incisions open tissues layer by layer.
Human anatomy: The study of the structures of the human body and their relationships. Human dissection shows the arrangement and variation of structures in the body.
Galen: A Greek physician whose anatomical writings shaped medicine for centuries. His anatomy relied largely on animal dissection, shaping later beliefs about human bodies.
Informed consent: Permission for a procedure or study given with understanding of its purposes and risks. Consent governs whether and how human remains may be used for dissection.
Forceps: A hinged instrument used to grasp, hold, or manipulate small objects and tissues. They steady tissues and lift structures for examination.
Comparative anatomy: The comparison of anatomical structures among different species. Dissections of different animals reveal shared structures and evolutionary differences.

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