Anatomical Techniques: Insights on Biological Material Preservation - Nicolás E. Ottone

This book is a comprehensive guide to anatomical techniques focused on the embalming and preservation of human and animal bodies for anatomy education. It provides essential knowledge on the preparation, fixation, and long-term conservation of biological specimens, supporting their use in teaching and training within the morphological sciences. Through this work, readers will gain a solid understanding of the technical and methodological approaches that ensure high-quality, durable specimens suitable for dissection, demonstration, and hands-on learning in anatomy.

The chapters cover topics such as anatomical dissection, fixation techniques, osteotechniques, angiotechniques, neurotechniques, and taxidermy fundamentals. Expert contributors delve into applications of these techniques and biosafety measures, providing a thorough understanding of the subject. A special chapter on body donation for science highlights the ethical considerations and practicalities involved. This work invites readers to think through critical questions about preservation methods and their applications across various fields.

Anatomical Techniques - Insights on Biological Material Preservation is an indispensable guide for health professionals, students, and scientists working in anatomy education, particularly in the fields of embalming and the preservation of human and animal bodies for teaching, research and training purposes. This book equips readers with the knowledge to advance their research and practice in in anatomical preparation, fixation, and long-term preservation of specimens, supporting high-quality education in the morphological sciences.