Information Package / Course Catalogue
Cadaver Storage Techniques, Methods of Dissection
Course Code: TAN503
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Working on the lifeless body name as dissection is the basis of the anatomy education. In order to use the long-term storage and must be embalmed cadaver. The aim of this course to teach basic informations fort he preparation and storage cadaver.

Course Content

The embalming process, the history, principles and precautions to be taken during the process of embalming. Chemicals used for embalming and features Embalming solution preparation and use Embalming solutions distribution and diffusion of Anatomy of the regions used for embalming Selection and dissection of the vessels used in the embalming process

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nazlı Gülriz ÇERİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Know and apply all the methods used in the determination of the primary methods for embalming
2.Learn about the ethical and legal issues in detecting cadavers
3.To be able to solve the problems during the pre-and post-implementation
4.To know and use tools and equipment used in embalming
5.To know types of chemicals used in embalming, mechanisms of action and toxicities
6.To be able to do all cadaver dissection
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Shearer’s Manual of Human Dissection (Jacops JJ.)
2.Cunningham’s Manuel of Practical Anatomy (Romanes GJ.)
3.Topographical Anatomy Accessibility Dissection (Mesut R, Yıldırım M.)
4.Anatomy Practice Book (Erem T, Çimen A.)
5.Sobotta Human Anatomy Atlas. R. Putz, R. Pabst, 3 Cilt, (Türkçe Çeviri) 7. Baskı, Beta Publishing, Münih, 2011, ISBN 9786053775010
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cadaver preparation solutions, the chemical and possible toxic effects
Week 2 - Practice
Preparation of solution
Week 2 - Laboratory
Preparation of solution
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic tissues (skin, fascia, blood vessels, muscle, nerve, etc.) dissection technique
Week 3 - Practice
Working on cadavers
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 4 - Theoretical
Head and neck regions: Face dissection
Week 4 - Practice
Working on cadavers
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 5 - Theoretical
Head and neck regions: neck dissection
Week 5 - Practice
Working on cadavers
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 6 - Theoretical
Head and neck regions: the opening of the skull
Week 6 - Practice
Working on cadavers
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 7 - Theoretical
Upper side and chest regions: Arm, forearm and hand dissection
Week 7 - Practice
Working on cadavers
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 8 - Theoretical
Upper side and chest areas: dissection of axillary
Week 8 - Practice
Working on cadavers
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 9 - Theoretical
Upper side and chest areas: the opening of the thoracic cavity
Week 9 - Practice
Working on cadavers
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 10 - Theoretical
Bottom of the abdomen areas: the abdomen and the opening of the inguinal canal
Week 10 - Practice
Working on cadavers
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 11 - Theoretical
Bottom of the abdomen areas: thighs, legs and feet
Week 11 - Practice
Working on cadavers
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 12 - Theoretical
Bottom of the abdomen areas: dissection of the pelvis and perineum
Week 12 - Practice
Working on cadavers
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Repetition
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Individual Work
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Lecture - Practice141242
Assignment141014
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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4
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4
5
5
5
3
3
3
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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2026