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 111
- Downloads 0
A Cross Sectional Study of Normal Variations of Sphenoid Sinus Through CT-Scan in North Karnataka, India
ABSTRACT Introduction: In the humans, paranasal air sinuses play various roles like- make the skull light weight, add the resonance to the voice etc. We have frontal, ethmoid, maxillary and sphenoid sinuses. Out of these...
Morphology of Vermian Fossa in South Indian Human Adult Skull Bones
Introduction: The Vermian Fossa (VF), or middle cerebellar fossa of Verga, is a shallow depression found in the lower part of the internal occipital crest and, above it is the inferior part of the vermis of the cerebellu...
Efficacy of Sonosalpingography and Hysterosalpingography in the Diagnosis of Infertility- A Comparative Evaluation
ABSTRACT Introduction: Infertility is a leading psychosocial problem in couples. Diagnostic evaluation of uterine tube is important in the management of infertility. Aim: To assess the efficacy of Sonosalpingography (SSG...
Prenatal Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Posterior Urethral Valve: A Case Report
A case report on prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis of posterior urethral valve. Several anomalies of lower urinary tract leading to obstructive uropathy have been demonstrated in literatures either isolated of urethra...
An Anatomical Study of Parietal Emissary Foramina in Dry Adult Human Skulls
Introduction: Emissary foramina are of considerable surgical significance in the region of scalp. These will transmit the veins of the same name. Such foramina on the parietal bone, are called as parietal emissary forami...