Burial, Excavation and Chemical Cleaning - An Economical Approach for Extraction of Human Bones from Embalmed Dissected Cadavers in India
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
ABSTRACT Introduction: The human bones are an integral tool in the study of anatomy. Bones are necessary not only for teaching anatomy but also for planning of various surgeries and assessing the efficacy of orthopaedic devices. Aim: The present study was undertaken to develop the most suitable technique for extraction of human bones from embalmed dissected cadavers. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on the embalmed dissected cadavers in Department of Anatomy, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, UP, India. The cadavers were buried in the soil for a period of two years at the depth of 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet and 4 feet. The bones so extracted were cleaned with a solution of normal water, detergent, bleaching powder and hydrogen peroxide. The result was compared with the bones extracted with other techniques. Result: The bones extracted after this procedure were clean, intact and their quality was absolutely at par with the bones extracted with other techniques. It was found that the bones of the most superficial level i.e. 1 foot from surface had some decomposition at the ends. The bones at the 2 feet were of best quality - quite clean and intact. The bones at the 3 feet were also intact but some soft tissue was still adhered around these bones while there was a minimal decomposition of the cadavers buried at the depth of 4 feet due to which bones could not be procured from this depth. Conclusion: The burial method for extraction of bones and the subsequent cleaning with a solution of normal water, detergent, bleaching powder and hydrogen peroxide is a very comfortable, cost effective, ecofriendly and suitable method for obtaining the human bone specimens from embalmed cadavers. The cadaver should be buried in superficial layer preferably 1 foot to 2 feet depth.
Authors and Affiliations
Suniti Raj Mishra, Rahul Singh, Rakesh Shukla, Jigyasa Passey, Shailendra Singh, Dr. Sushobhana
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP476006
- DOI 10.7860/IJARS/2016/20928.2163
- Views 122
- Downloads 0
Identification and Correlation of the Multiple Intelligences and Finger Print Patterns
Introduction: The most popular theory of Multiple Intelligences (MIs) was developed by Howard Gardner. Gardner initially identified seven intelligences i.e., logical, spatial, linguistic, kinaesthetic, musical, interpers...
Pseudopapillary Tumour of the Pancreas in an Adult Female
ABSTRACT Pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas is a rare tumour, seen usually in young adolescent females. The occurrence of such tumour in adult middle-aged female, as depicted in this case, is an extremely rare occurr...
Cadaveric Study of Supraclavicular Part of Brachial Plexus
Introduction: Brachial plexus is network of nerves present in the neck and axilla supplying the upper limb. It is formed by the ventral rami of lower four cervical and first thoracic nerves. Surgical intervention in axil...
Jejunojejunal Intussusception Induced by Lipomatous Polyp of Jejunum
Adult intussusception is rare unlike childhood variety where it is the leading cause of intestinal obstruction. Preoperative diagnosis is often difficult as the symptoms are nonspecific and so high index of suspicion is...
A Study of Variations in the Position of Fundus and Peritoneal Reflections of Gall Bladder
ABSTRACT Introduction: Various positions of fundus and peritoneal reflections of Gall bladder are of significance as it is a common site of medical and surgical pathologies. Aim: To study the position and length of fundu...