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Moghadami S, Bahadoran H, Eftekhari Moghadam A, Kakoienejad M, Asadi M H, Asghari R. New Dissection Method of Lower Limbs for Whole Body Plastination. ASJ 2023; 20 (2)
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Sajad Moghadami1 
, Hossein Bahadoran1 , Alireza Eftekhari Moghadam2 , Mohamadmahdi Kakoienejad2 , Mohamad Hossein Asadi2 , Reza Asghari2
, Hossein Bahadoran1 , Alireza Eftekhari Moghadam2 , Mohamadmahdi Kakoienejad2 , Mohamad Hossein Asadi2 , Reza Asghari2
1- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Baqiyatallah Medical Science University, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Baqiyatallah Medical Science University, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Baqiyatallah Medical Science University, Tehran, Iran
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Background: Plastination, since its inception by Gunther von Hagans in 1977, has become a cornerstone in preserving biological tissues while maintaining their anatomical fidelity. This method has transformed medical education by providing durable, odorless specimens that closely resemble living tissues. However, a limitation of plastination is the final rigidity and non-flexibility of the specimens, often resulting in a plastic-like consistency.
Objective: This study aimed to develop a novel dissection approach for lower limb plastination that optimizes tissue preservation and enhances the educational value of the specimens.
Methods: We propose a modified dissection approach for plastination of the lower limb from whole-body plastination, optimizing tissue preservation while maintaining anatomical integrity. A key aspect of our technique is dissecting the left and right limbs differently:
The left limb was dissected and preserving superficial muscles for standard anatomical study. The right limb had its superficial muscles removed, exposing deep anatomical structures such as vessels, nerves, and deep muscles. This approach allows for a comparative study of both surface and deep layers in a single specimen.
Results: The innovative method allows students to directly compare the superficial and deep structures of the lower limbs on a single cadaver. This approach enhances the learning experience, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the complex anatomy of the lower limbs.
Conclusion: This novel dissection protocol offers an effective way to showcase both the superficial and deep structures of the lower limbs in a single, plastinated specimen. This approach not only aids in the preservation of anatomical details but also offers a valuable comparative learning tool for students.
Objective: This study aimed to develop a novel dissection approach for lower limb plastination that optimizes tissue preservation and enhances the educational value of the specimens.
Methods: We propose a modified dissection approach for plastination of the lower limb from whole-body plastination, optimizing tissue preservation while maintaining anatomical integrity. A key aspect of our technique is dissecting the left and right limbs differently:
The left limb was dissected and preserving superficial muscles for standard anatomical study. The right limb had its superficial muscles removed, exposing deep anatomical structures such as vessels, nerves, and deep muscles. This approach allows for a comparative study of both surface and deep layers in a single specimen.
Results: The innovative method allows students to directly compare the superficial and deep structures of the lower limbs on a single cadaver. This approach enhances the learning experience, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the complex anatomy of the lower limbs.
Conclusion: This novel dissection protocol offers an effective way to showcase both the superficial and deep structures of the lower limbs in a single, plastinated specimen. This approach not only aids in the preservation of anatomical details but also offers a valuable comparative learning tool for students.
Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Plastination
Received: 2025/02/25 | Accepted: 2025/03/8 | Published: 2023/08/30
Received: 2025/02/25 | Accepted: 2025/03/8 | Published: 2023/08/30
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