Emergency Services
Department of Anatomy
Anatomy deals with the study of structures of the body. The word is derived from the greek anatome , where ana means up and tome means cutting. The human body consists of Head and Neck, Trunk (torso) with Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis, Upper and Lower Limbs.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is carried out by the faculty of Department of Anatomy by dissections of different regions of the human cadavers in dissection hall of the department.
- Embryology depicts the prenatal development of human embryos and foetuses. The teaching is done by using the models and wet specimens available in the Museum of the department.
- Histology (microanatomy) deals with study of cells and tissues of different systems. The teaching is done by using the slides made by the postgraduate students in the PG Histology Lab in the department.
- Radiological anatomy teaching is done by using MRI, CTScans, Ultrasonograms and X-Rays(routine and special investigative) available in the department.
- Osteology is taught by using bone sets and articulated skeletons available in the department.
- Surface anatomy teaching is done on the cadavers in the dissection hall of the department.
- Regional and systemic anatomy teaching is done by using dry models and wet specimens available in the museum of the department.
- Teaching by the faculty is done by multimedia projectors available in the lecture theatres of the department.
“Cadaver- A Silent Teacher”
Medical Students enter the medical college and their first and long lasting encounter is with the cadaver. Their respect towards cadaver as a teacher translates later into respect for patients as teachers and lifelong respect for learning. Throughout the world the emphasis on “humanizing” the cadaver with respect as first patient or first teacher has gained momentum. Therefore from this year onwards (2015), Department of Anatomy, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar conducted an introductory session discussing the importance of ‘Cadaver as a silent teacher’ focusing on the fact that a gesture of respect and gratitude for them is imperative as many of cadavers are donated voluntarily by individuals and their families though some of them were unclaimed bodies also.
It is noteworthy to mention that around 48 bodies have been pledged for voluntary donation over the period of ten years. The department honoured one of the donors who had done the courageous job of pledging his body in 2010. Students had an opportunity to interact with him and listen to his pearls of wisdom. The session ended with the Cadaveric Oath.