AETCOM & Dissection Hall

1.Describe the correct procedure while handling cadavers

2.How should a medical practitioner communicate to patients

3.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

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

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

6.Describe the importance of communication skill in medical profession

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

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

1.All of the following are basic foundations of good communication EXCEPT

• a) Content
• b) Context
• c) Credibility
• d) Complexity

2.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

3.The fascia cleared during dissection will be deposited in

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

4.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

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

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

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

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

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

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