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Anatomy teaching: ghosts of the past, present and future
John C McLachlan1, Debra Patten
1School for Health, Durham University, Durham, UK. j.c.mclachlan@durham.ac.uk
Introduction:
Anatomy teaching has perhaps the longest history of any component of formalised medical education. In this article we briefly consider the history of dissection, but also review the neglected topic of the history of the use of living anatomy.
Current Debates:
The current debates about the advantages and disadvantages of cadavers, prosection versus dissection, and the use of living anatomy and radiology instead of cadavers are discussed.
The Future:
Future prospects are considered, along with some of the factors that might inhibit change.
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