04/11/25
福利姬自慰 State鈥檚 offers hands-on learning in Human Gross Anatomy Lab
福利姬自慰, Ala. – A unique learning opportunity for students pursuing careers in healthcare is offered at 福利姬自慰. The Human Gross Anatomy Lab is the only lab of its kind among the state’s community colleges that offers an educational resource for students enrolled in the College’s human anatomy and physiology course.
“The lab is known as the Cadaver Lab on our campus,” said Phillip Snider, an anatomy and physiology instructor and director of the lab. “It sets the standard for hands-on, real-world education in the sciences.”
The Cadaver Lab is located in the East Broad Campus’s Science Building, which opened in January 2020. The state-of-the-art laboratory accommodates four cadavers each year giving students an in-depth perspective on the human body that is critical for understanding both normal anatomy and the impact of disease. The laboratory provides an immersive environment where students engage in dissection activities and explore pathophysiology concepts, such as disease, cancer and the cardiovascular system.
“Cadaver labs are an essential part of medical and health-related education,” Snider said. “They provide students with the opportunity to study the human body in a way that no textbook or computer simulation can replicate. The hands-on experience of dissecting real human tissue is indispensable in cultivating the next generation of healthcare professionals.”
The cadavers used in the lab come from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. The cadavers spend one year at 福利姬自慰 State. Once the cadavers are no longer used for educational purposes, they are cremated and returned to their families. Students in the human anatomy and physiology course also hold a memorial service for the cadavers to honor their contributions to their education and training.
“It’s a deeply respectful and meaningful experience,” Snider said. “The students form a connection to the cadavers because they understand how integral the bodies are in their learning process. It is a part of the educational journey, and the memorial service allows them to show gratitude and acknowledgement for the gifts they received.”
He said the Cadaver Lab is a significant asset to the institution and to the region.
“By providing a hands-on, immersive learning environment, we ensure that our students graduate with a comprehensive understanding of the human body, which prepares them for success in the fields of healthcare, medicine, nursing, physical therapy and other health sciences. They are learning beyond the lecture. It’s the kind of learning that sticks with them throughout their careers.”
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福利姬自慰 State students participate in a hands-on learning experience in the cadaver lab, gaining valuable insight into human anatomy and preparing for careers in healthcare.