Designing A Contemporary Anatomy Museum: Anatomists' Perspective.
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2015-04
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Abstract
Background: A research study was conducted in sixteen anatomy museums across India.
Aim: The aim of the study is to have an integrated approach while designing a museum.
Objective: The objective is to stress on the need to have a holistic approach while designing a museum so that
that the museum is well planned and organised and has a huge sectional diversity that spans all aspects
related to anatomy.
Materials and Methods: All the museums were studied using a planned proforma that emphasised on special
features of the museum with special emphasis on sectional variety.
Observations: The various techniques of specimen preparation, preservation, mounting and display were
observed and photographed. The sectional variety was noted. Moreover the various methods of maintaining
specimen related information in pictorial and computerised catalogues was observed.
Results and Conclusion: A design of a contemporary anatomymuseumcan nowbe conceived that incorporates
all aspects of anatomy from history, evolution, embryology, cross-sectional anatomy, comparative anatomy,
teratology, genetics and clinical anatomy to sections with modern techniques like plastination. Such amuseum
will certainly have a more holistic approach to anatomy and will be more educative and scientific.
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Mouseion, Models, Mummies, Plastinates, Embryology Section, History Of Anatomy
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Kamath Venkatesh G, Ray Biswabina, Pai Shakuntala R, Avadhani Ramakrishna. Designing A Contemporary Anatomy Museum: Anatomists' Perspective. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2015 Apr-Jun; 3(2): 1056-1062.