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Anatomy museum at SMIMS
Department of Anatomy

The human body, understood from the inside out.

Gross anatomy, histology, embryology and genetics — taught through regional, systemic, clinical, cross-sectional and radiological approaches.

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Overview

Foundation of clinical excellence.

The Department of Anatomy provides a strong foundation in the structural organization of the human body through gross anatomy, histology, embryology and genetics. Teaching blends regional, systemic, clinical, cross-sectional and radiological approaches so every student moves from structure to function to bedside relevance.

Students gain hands-on skills in cadaver dissection, preservation and histological techniques in a department equipped with a fully air-conditioned lecture hall, two demonstration rooms, dedicated histology and dissection halls, an embalming room, a 500+ specimen museum and a research laboratory with advanced microscopes.

Mission

To develop competent, ethical healthcare professionals with a strong foundation in anatomical sciences and lifelong learning.

Dr. Girija Kumari K — HOD Anatomy
Head of Department

Leadership

Dr. Girija Kumari K

MBBS, MD — Professor & HOD

Faculty

A team of 16 educators shaping anatomical thinking.

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01Dr. Lathi Kumari KProfessor
02Dr. Sneha Guruprasad KalthurProfessor
03Dr. Girija Kumari KamalammaProfessor
04Dr. Rathija Sree Kumar Prasanna KumariAssociate Professor
05Dr. Susie Jeyalyn DavidAssistant Professor
06Dr. Kalai Selvi CAssistant Professor
07Dr. Rincy GomasSenior Resident
08Dr. Binija RTutor
09Dr. Thishon Kumar T STutor
10Dr. Delima AntonyTutor
11Dr. Rathisha SreekumarTutor
12Dr. Jithu C TTutor
13Dr. Jibin Hans V NTutor
14Dr. Sivaduth ChandranTutor
15Dr. Farhana A JTutor
16Dr. Sujith JTutor

Infrastructure

Spaces designed for discovery.

From the prosected dissection hall to a 500-specimen museum and a research lab with advanced microscopy, every facility is built around active, hands-on learning.

Anatomy museum specimens

AC Lecture Hall

Fully air-conditioned with audiovisual aids and two demonstration rooms.

Histology Lab

Individual microscopes and slide projectors for every student.

Dissection Hall

Prosected specimens and skeleton models for hands-on learning.

Embalming Room

Dedicated preservation facility supporting cadaveric study.

Anatomy Museum

500+ wet specimens, charts, 3D models and rare congenital specimens.

Research Lab

Advanced microscopes supporting faculty and PG research.

Departmental Library

Textbooks, references and digital resources for self-study.

Cold Storage

Specialty cold-storage for cadaver preservation beyond mortuary.

Procedures

Embalming and histology section preparation are conducted in-house, training students in the foundational techniques of preservation and tissue study.

Postgraduate Programme

Academic activities are scheduled as per NMC norms — seminars, tutorials, discussions, journal clubs, peripheral postings and active PG research work.

CMEs & Academic Programs

Continuous learning, every year.

  • Seminars, tutorials, group discussions and journal clubs as per NMC norms
  • Peripheral postings and structured PG dissertation work
  • Two CMEs conducted — Clinical Anatomy of Peripheral Nerves (2020) and Embryo ART (2023)
  • World Anatomy Day observed annually (2022, 2023, 2024)
  • Guest Lecture — Learning Anatomy: Blending Tradition with Technology (Oct 2024)

Student Activities

Where curiosity meets creativity.

Model Making Competition — 2022
Clinical Anatomy Quiz Competition — 2023
Body Painting initiative
Embryo Fest — Embryology Model Making 2023

Merits & Achievements

Faculty and PGs regularly participate in National and International conferences as chairpersons and speakers.