Anatomy deals with the structure of the human body that remains as the backbone of various disciplines in the field of medicine. The Department of Anatomy in JIPMER Karaikal was established in 2016 and moved to new academic building in the year end of 2023 with spacious well equipped dissection hall and histology practical lab catering to the need of sixty one I-year MBBS students. The dissection learning is ensured with an adequate number of cadavers and a good collection of dissected specimens, dry bone sets and X-rays. The department houses the cold storage facility where 8 cadavers can be stored at a time in addition to the ordinary storage tank. The histology lab is resourced with binocular microscopes for every individual student and the learning is enhanced by the use of Magvision software for a virtual demonstration of microscopic slides. Nearly 100 embryology models are available for teaching students. The students are actively engaged in anatomy education using innovative latest teaching and learning methods. Our vision is to provide a strong foundation for the new entrants, train them at the highest educational standards and also groom the students to inculcate good academic and research interest.

The various disciplines under the subject of Anatomy are

1. Gross Anatomy – Deals with the macroscopic structure of the different parts of the body.
2. Histology – Deals with microanatomy of tissues & organ systems correlating between the structure & function.
3. Embryology – Deals with prenatal development of the embryo as well as focuses on congenital disorders.
4. Human Genetics – Deals with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in humans.

Clinical correlation is done appropriately with respect to all the disciplines so the student is able to apply anatomical knowledge to clinical practice. The department trains the students in all the branches of Human Anatomy using traditional and innovative methods. Apart from regular classes intradepartmental quizzes, model making competitions, seminars and symposiums are regularly conducted that ensure student-centered learning and kindle the organizational and administrative skills in the students as well. Besides this, periodical integrated teaching programs also organized for the welfare of the students.

Department Administration 

 Research Publications

Faculty Research Projects:

Completed Projects:

1. Title: “Perceived challenges and coping strategies used by first year medical undergraduate students – a qualitative study”. (JSAC/01/2022/08) JSAC project : Non funded Principal investigator : Dr VijayKishan Bheemavarapu Co Investigator : Dr Saranya R

Ongoing Projects:

1. Title: “Using Open-Source Smart Phone Photogrammetry to create realistic 3-dimensional virtual models for medical education and research: A Validation and Implementation Project”. (JSAC/01/2022/012) Funding : JSAC – Intramural Principal investigator : Dr Akilesh R. Co Investigators : Dr Saranya R, Dr Vidya G

2. Title: “A strategic approach to promote voluntary whole-body donation in the Karaikal district by mixed method study.” Funding : JSAC – Intramural Principal investigator: Dr Saranya R. Co Investigators : Dr Vijay Kishan B, Dr Vidya G, Ms Sreeatshaya

The first “Hands on Cadaveric Endoscopic Dissection Workshop on Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) -OSTIUM” organized by Department of ENT and Anatomy on July 05th and 6th, 2024 served the opportunity to enhance the learning and practical skills of the participants.

Proposed services

• To start the embalming services for preservation of cadavers for academic, research and surgical skill training of all the stakeholders.
• To establish a well-stocked Virtual Anatomy Museum and a Surgical Skill lab.
• To establish a cyto & molecular genetic lab.