Human cadaveric dissection: a historical account from ancient Greece to the modern era

• 발행기관: 대한해부학회
• 저자명: Sanjib Kumar Ghosh
• 간행물 정보: 『Anatomy and Cell Biology』Vol.48(3), 153~169쪽, 전체 17쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2015.09.30

영문 초록

The review article attempts to focus on the practice of human cadaveric dissection during its inception in ancient Greece in 3rd century BC, revival in medieval Italy at the beginning of 14th century and subsequent evolution in Europe and the United States of America over the centuries. The article highlights on the gradual change in attitude of religious authorities towards human dissection, the shift in the practice of human dissection being performed by barber surgeons to the anatomist himself dissecting the human body and the enactment of prominent legislations which proved to be crucial milestones during the course of the history of human cadaveric dissection. It particularly emphasizes on the different means of procuring human bodies which changed over the centuries in accordance with the increasing demand due to the rise in popularity of human dissection as a tool for teaching anatomy. Finally, it documents the rise of body donation programs as the source of human cadavers for anatomical dissection from the second half of the 20th century. Presently innovative measures are being introduced within the body donation programs by medical schools across the world to sensitize medical students such that they maintain a respectful, compassionate and empathetic attitude towards the human cadaver while dissecting the same. Human dissection is indispensable for a sound knowledge in anatomy which can ensure safe as well as efficient clinical practice and the human dissection lab could possibly be the ideal place to cultivate humanistic qualities among future physicians in the 21st century.

목차

Introduction

Inception and Disappearance of Human Dissection

Revival of Human Dissection and Its Rise in Popularity

Emergence of Human Dissection as Primary Tool for Teaching/Learning Anatomy

Crunch in Supply of Cadavers through Capital Punishment and Passage of the Murder Act in 1752

Prevalence of Illegal Practices and the Anatomy Act of 1832

Dark Period in the History of Human Dissection

Human Dissection in the United States and Enactment of Uniform Anatomical Gift Act in 1968

The Rise of Body Donation Programs across the Globe

The Relevance of Human Dissection in the 21st Century

Conclusion

키워드

Human dissection De Liuzzi Vesalius Grave robbing Anatomy Act National socialist regime Body donation Uniform Anatomical Gift Act