Cadaver preservation for display in malaysian anatomy museums: methods, challenges, and cultural considerations
The preservation of cadaveric specimens in anatomy museums is a cornerstone of medical education and research. This review examines the unique practices of cadaver preservation in Malaysian anatomy museums, addressing the following research question: What are the current methods, challenges, and cul...
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| description | The preservation of cadaveric specimens in anatomy museums is a cornerstone of medical education and research. This review examines the unique practices of cadaver preservation in Malaysian anatomy museums, addressing the following research question: What are the current methods, challenges, and cultural considerations in cadaver preservation in Malaysian anatomy museums? The review provides a detailed exploration of locally developed preservation methods, ethical and cultural influences, and a comparative analysis of traditional and modern techniques, such as formalin-based embalming and plastination. Furthermore, it evaluates the sustainability and future trends in cadaver preservation, ensuring these museums continue to serve as educational resources for future generations. |
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| spelling | upm-1193722025-08-18T07:12:19Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119372/ Cadaver preservation for display in malaysian anatomy museums: methods, challenges, and cultural considerations Abas, Razif The preservation of cadaveric specimens in anatomy museums is a cornerstone of medical education and research. This review examines the unique practices of cadaver preservation in Malaysian anatomy museums, addressing the following research question: What are the current methods, challenges, and cultural considerations in cadaver preservation in Malaysian anatomy museums? The review provides a detailed exploration of locally developed preservation methods, ethical and cultural influences, and a comparative analysis of traditional and modern techniques, such as formalin-based embalming and plastination. Furthermore, it evaluates the sustainability and future trends in cadaver preservation, ensuring these museums continue to serve as educational resources for future generations. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2025 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119372/1/119372.pdf Abas, Razif (2025) Cadaver preservation for display in malaysian anatomy museums: methods, challenges, and cultural considerations. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21 (3). pp. 474-480. ISSN 1675-8544; eISSN: 2636-9346 https://doi.org/10.47836%2Fmjmhs.21.3.55 10.47836/mjmhs.21.3.55 |
| spellingShingle | Abas, Razif Cadaver preservation for display in malaysian anatomy museums: methods, challenges, and cultural considerations |
| title | Cadaver preservation for display in malaysian anatomy museums: methods, challenges, and cultural considerations |
| title_full | Cadaver preservation for display in malaysian anatomy museums: methods, challenges, and cultural considerations |
| title_fullStr | Cadaver preservation for display in malaysian anatomy museums: methods, challenges, and cultural considerations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cadaver preservation for display in malaysian anatomy museums: methods, challenges, and cultural considerations |
| title_short | Cadaver preservation for display in malaysian anatomy museums: methods, challenges, and cultural considerations |
| title_sort | cadaver preservation for display in malaysian anatomy museums: methods, challenges, and cultural considerations |
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