Anatomy

The Department of Anatomy is one of the foundational departments of Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, dedicated to providing a strong anatomical foundation for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, academic development, research, and professional training.

The department provides comprehensive instruction in Gross Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Neuroanatomy, Radiological Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy through interactive lectures, practical sessions, dissection, demonstrations, seminars, group discussions, and problem-based learning. Modern teaching methodologies and clinically oriented approaches are incorporated to help students understand the relevance of anatomy in diagnosis, clinical practice, and surgical procedures.

The department offers postgraduate training in M.D. Anatomy, with emphasis on advanced anatomical knowledge, teaching skills, research methodology, dissection, and academic presentations. Postgraduate training includes seminars, journal discussions, group discussions, pedagogy sessions, practical demonstrations, assessments, and hands-on anatomical learning.

The department caters to the MBBS programme, with 150 undergraduate students admitted annually, and also contributes to the teaching and training of students enrolled in various Allied Health Sciences programmes, including Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, B.Sc. Optometry, B.Sc. Dialysis Technology, B.Sc. Cardiac Technology, B.Sc. Radiotherapy & Imaging Technology, B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology, Diploma in Radiodiagnosis Technology, Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology, and B.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology.

A major strength of the department is its active involvement in research and academic activities. Faculty and students undertake research projects and scholarly activities, including projects supported through ICMR and other academic collaborations. The department also actively conducts and participates in CME programmes, academic competitions, anatomical model-making activities, cadaveric workshops, and hands-on training programmes aimed at enhancing anatomical and surgical skills.

The department places particular emphasis on clinical and applied anatomy, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with surgical and other clinical specialties. Cadaver-based workshops and hands-on training provide valuable opportunities for postgraduate students, medical professionals, and trainees to develop a deeper understanding of three-dimensional anatomy and its application in clinical and surgical practice.

With a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, research, ethical practice, and compassionate service, the Department of Anatomy strives to nurture competent healthcare professionals with a strong understanding of human anatomy and its clinical relevance.

The Department is well equipped with a Dissection hall and Histology lab to train the undergraduates and post graduate students. It also has research lab with required equipments. It houses a museum with separate sections for comparative anatomy, sectional anatomy and embryology lab. Different laboratories of the department conduct both basic and applied researches.

Spectrum of Activities:
Both conventional and modern methodology of teaching and learning anatomy is being applied by the department. Modern Methodology include 3D Embryology models, Clinical charts, Sectional Anatomy, Comparative Anatomy. The Faculty members and Residents are actively involved in academic activities such as journal club presentations, Pedagogy for continued learning.

◈   Interactive small group discussions for AETCOM.

◈   Smart board upgrades the level of teaching technically

◈   3D embryology models that are being utilised for academic training and teaching purposes.

◈   Clinical charts for objectively structured practical examination.

◈   Sectional Anatomy enables cardiology and Forensic residents to enhance their knowledge on anatomy.

◈   Cadaveric Workshop have been conducted in association with Department of Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT surgeons and Neurosurgeons to enhance their hands on skill as well as health care services.

Teaching and training:

A) M.D (Anatomy) Postgraduation degree course

B) MBBS course

C) Interdisciplinary and integrated teaching sessions to the residents and post graduates.

D) Allied Health Sciences Courses

BACHELOR OF SCIENCES

1. 1. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)
2. 2. B.Sc. Optometry
3. 3. B.Sc. Dialysis Technology
4. 4. B.Sc. Cardiac Technology
5. 5. B.Sc. Radiography & Imaging Technology
6. 6. B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology
7. 7. B.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology

DIPLOMA COURSES

1. 8. Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology Technology (DRDT)
2. 9. Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology (DRTT)

Research projects utilizing Research lab:

1. Histological changes in Testis of Wistar Albino rats following Formaldehyde exposure by inhalation, Jeyanthi C Gnanadeepam, Anjana ThamananSowdammanRajavel, Srivdhya Eswaran, Preethi Ramya Thiagarajan,

2. Gross morphological and Histological effects of  Formaldehyde exposure  on Wistar Albino ratslung.Dr.E.Srividhya,Dr.T.S.R.Anjana,

3.  Effects of  Formaldehyde in the peripheral blood  of  the Wistar Albino ratsfollowing Inhalation Dr.T.PreethiRamya.Dr.E.Srividhya,Dr.T.S.R.Anjana,

4. Histological study on the effects  of  Formaldehyde exposure  on Wistar Albino rats kidney.Dr.T.Preethi Ramya ,Dr.E.Srividhya,Dr.T.S.R.Anjana,

5.Effects of  Formaldehyde on ovaries of  of  female Wistar Albino rats following-A morphological and histological study.Dr.T.S.R.Anjana, Dr.M.Anuradha

6. A study on the microscopic and gross morphological changes in Wistar Albino rat liver following Formaldehyde exposure ,Dr.T.S.R.Anjana,  Dr.A.K.Eswari,Dr.M.Anuradha ,

7.Morphometric , Histological and Cytoskeletal analysis of Lumbar intervertebral disc in herniated and non herniated disc-Dr.MuralikumarRadhakrishnan,Dr.V.Lokanayaki (Guide),Dr.V.Srinivasan (Co-Guide)

8. Macro and Microscopic study of Human Placenta in Normal and Complicated Pregnancies-Dr.M.Hemalatha, Dr.V.Lokanayaki (Guide),Dr.S.Supadevi(Co-Guide).

9. Morphological study of Hepatic arterial system and its surgical anatomy – Dr.Uma, Dr.V.Lokanayaki (Guide),Dr.V.Srinivasan (Co-Guide)

10. Study of anatomical variations in the course and branching pattern of radial artery with its clinical significance- Dr.Rajanand, Dr. V.Lokanayaki (Guide), Dr. Jalaja(Co-Guide)

11. Morphology, morphometry and radiological study of variations in human renal pelvicalyceal patterns with its clinical implications – Dr. Reginamary, Dr. T. Anitha(Guide), Dr.E.Srividhya(Co-Guide)

12. Morphometric study of semitendinosus muscle with its clinical implications – Dr. Rathika, Dr. V.Lokanayaki (Guide), Dr. Jalaja(Co-Guide

13. Morphometric study of cricothyroid membrane and its clinical implications- DR.Vijayan, Dr. T. Anitha(Guide), Dr.E.Srividhya(Co-Guide)

A study of morphology, morphometry and histology of anterolateral ligament of knee joint-  Dr. Ramesh,Dr.V.Lokanayaki (Guide),Dr.V.Srinivasan (Co-Guide).

EVENTS – ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES :

1)“SPOT THE STROKE FAST- CME ON NEUROANATOMY-“Strike the stroke before it strikes” on 7^th June 2019.

2) MODEL MAKING ON NEUROANATOMY FOR MBBS STUDENTS On 7^th June2019.

3) “DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS OF SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION”-  cmeon 29^th January 2020.

4) QUIZ COMPETITION FOR I MBBS (2019-2020 BATCH)-On 28^th January 2020.

5) INGUINAL CANAL ANATOMY AND ITS SURGICAL ASPECT- Vertical Integration conducted on 5^th December 2019.

6) Shoulder Sphere- Master Here-2021            WORKSHOP ON Surgical Anatomy Of Shoulder Joint-

7)PORTAL TO IMMORTAL – CME on Voluntary Body Donation on 12^th April 2022.

8) ART COMPETITION for 1^st year MBBS students on topic “PIONEERS OF ANATOMY” on 11^th April 2022.

9) MEDRENALINE -Neuro anatomy workshop for UG students on the 04^th , 05^th ,06^th  November 2022.

10)HANDS ON CADAVER WORKSHOP-Transnasal endoscopic anatomy for neurosurgeons approach to sella on the  30^th  December 2022

11)MODEL MAKING CLINICAL EMBRYOLOGY -16.10.2023 12}TUBE TO WOMB –CME ON CLINICAL EMBRYOLOGY 17.10.2023

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