CONDUCT IN THE LABORATORY

Adherence to the guidelines listed below will assure smooth functioning in the lab. This list deals specifically with issues which have arisen in the last several years; it does not presume to be complete. As always, the guiding principle of respect and consideration for both the living and the dead, must prevail.

  • 1. AT ALL TIMES, CADAVERS MUST BE TREATED WITH PROFESSIONALISM AND DECENCY

  • 2. No part of any cadaver, including dental restorations, may be removed from the Gross Anatomy Laboratory for any purpose

  • 3. Parts of the cadaver must remain at the assigned table.

  • 4. Models, demonstration skeletons or any other teaching aids are NOT to be taken from the gross anatomy laboratory.

  • 5. Care of the cadaver and the gross anatomy laboratory is crucial to both the quality of the dissection and the smooth running of the course.

    • a. Sharp objects, such as used scalpel blades, are to be disposed of in specifically labeled boxes ONLY. If you are unfamiliar with the attachment/detachment of the blade, ask your instructor for a demonstration. Improper handling of a scalpel blade is the leading cause of student injury in the lab.

    • b. Towels, rubber gloves (etc.) should never be left on the table; rather, they should be placed in the appropriate waste containers. Such items should never be placed in the body tissue receptacles located at each table.

    • c. As will be discussed further in lecture, it is crucial to keep the tissues being dissected moist and covered when not in use. Instructions for this procedure will be given in the lab.

  • 6. The lab is open to students during library hours and may be opened additional hours over holiday weekends by special request to the Course Director.

  • 7. The lab may be closed at any time in the following circumstances:

    • a. When cadaver parts or teaching aids are reported missing.

    • b. When there is evidence of unauthorized dissection on another group's cadaver.

  • 8. While bringing guests to the laboratory is normally discouraged, permission for special cases MUST be obtained from the course instructors.

  • 9. The use of all electronic equipment, including cameras, video and audio tape player/recorders and PDA=s is forbidden in the gross anatomy laboratory.

  • 10. No eating or smoking in the laboratory.