Dissection Hall & Cadaver Handling

1.Describe the correct procedure while handling cadavers

2.Reflect on the following scenarios in the dissection hall:

• a) Placing anatomy books and dissection instruments on the cadaver
• b) Taking pictures of tablemates around the cadaver table and uploading them on social media

3.Write your reflection on the cadaver as a teacher of anatomy

4.Describe briefly the process of cadaver maintenance in the Anatomy department

5.Reflect on how to honor and extend gratitude to the cadaver as a Phase 1MBBS student

6.Reflect on the statement “Respect for Cadaver in the dissection hall”

1.Assertion: Cadaveric oath should be taken by every medical student before starting dissection.

• Reason: Cadaver should be handled with due respect
• a) Both A and R are true, and R is the reason for A
• b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the reason for A
• c) A is correct but R is incorrect
• d) A is incorrect but R is correct

2.The fascia cleared during dissection will be deposited in

• a) Yellow bin
• b) Green bin
• c) Blue bin
• d) Red bin

3.Which of the following is used as a dehydrating fixative to preserve cadavers and anatomical specimens

• a) Eosin
• b) Glycerine
• c) Thymol crystals
• d) Water

4.The chemical used as a preservative in embalming fluid is

• a) Formaldehyde
• b) Nitric acid
• c) Glycerin
• d) Thymol

5.Which of the following fixative is commonly used to preserve a cadaver

• a) Methanol
• b) Glycerine
• c) Toluidine blue
• d) Formalin

6.Which of the following is used as an antifungal agent in the embalming fluid

• a) Thymol crystals
• b) Isopropyl alcohol
• c) Glycerine
• d) Eosin