A shorter human anatomy teaching program: less expensive but effective

The principal change proposed in the teaching of gross anatomy is the inclusion of prosection as a part of the teaching program in coordination with dissection, demonstrations and study of anatomical and x-ray platesGreater emphasis on surface anatomy is also recommendedAs regards cadaver dissection, two suggestions are discussed: 1. Curtailment of the exposure of insignificant details to make dissection less time-consuming and to focus the attention of the dissector to the more important parts and structures2. Early dissection of the extremities to forestall excessive dehydration and hardening of these parts of the body. (Summary)