The Importance of Anatomy

Anxiety and dissection of the human cadaver: An unsolvable relationship?

“…Over the last few years, there have been numerous seminars and courses in which the authors try to integrate humanistic values into an anatomy curriculum (Coulehan et al, 1995; Rizzolo, 2002; Stewart and Charon, 2002). Nevertheless, in spite of this future outlook, we must not forget that “the anatomist is interested in anatomy” as well as “nulla medicina sine anatomia” (Di Dio, 1999), and it may be as difficult to convince anatomy teachers as it is students (Marks et al, 1997) that dissection is also necessary to develop a communicative, ethical, and humanistic approach to patient care (Aziz et al 2002). It would be interesting in future studies to assess the anatomists' attitude in the dissection room.…”

The Role of Anatomy Education in Facilitating Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions ­ an Example from Australia

“…This review needs to focus on curriculum, student learning outcomes, assessments, program resources, content integration and faculty qualifications for the purposes of establishing policy in the accreditation of anatomy in these programs. This information will be essential in order to enable comparison of anatomy programs and to investigate alignment of anatomy curricula across different health disciplines that all consider anatomy to be the 'basic language' that binds them together (Di Dio, 1999). The establishment of parallel benchmarking will enhance and further strengthen respect and collaboration between health disciplines for the common goal of a better patient focused health care.…”

The Study of Higher Origin of Facial Artery and Its Surgical Significance

“…Although, for the most part, do not cause injury to the individual, may be important in cases where it is necessary a specific access to the vascular system. It is very important for surgeons to know the exact frequency and variations of the arteries in the areas where they have to operate on (Didio, 1999). The anatomic understanding of the facial artery and its branches are especially important in the surgeries of neck and face, and also for the radiologist to understand and interpret facial artery imaging when undertaking head angiography.…”