SPL

Special Procedures Laboratory (SPL)

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The lab includes a large area dedicated as a gross anatomy teaching and cadaver procurement, preparation and storage facility. 

With ample space, the SPL can accommodate either small groups or a single large group up to 30 participants.

SPL Anatomical Models

The anatomical models in the SPL are essential tools for enhancing medical education and anatomical understanding. 

  • Embalmed and plastinated human cadaveric prosections provide detailed, hands-on learning of anatomy, offering a more realistic and comprehensive view of the body's structures. The hard-embalmed, prosected anatomical specimens are parts that have been carefully dissected and preserved for educational purposes. 
  • Plastic models complement these prosections, providing clear representations of anatomical structures.

Together, these resources provide a comprehensive, multi-dimensional learning experience, allowing students and professionals to deepen their knowledge of human anatomy in a realistic and highly engaging environment.

SPL Embalming Room

ATSSL offers different types of preservations including non-embalmed, light-embalmed and hard-embalmed specimens. The SPL is a specialized facility dedicated to the preparation and preservation of human cadaveric specimens for educational purposes. Equipped with advanced embalming technology, this space ensures that specimens are preserved to the highest standards for use in anatomical studies and surgical skills training.

Embalming provides the quality and integrity of cadaveric tissues for gross anatomy teaching, medical education, and research. The ATSSL Body Donation Program Administrator ensures an extremely professional environment for cadaver procurement, preservation, and preparation, supporting hands-on, realistic training experiences.


SPL Anatomy Model

Laboratory Activity

If your program involves the following approaches or activity, then the SPL is the appropriate space to book.

human Gross Anatomy Review sessions are offered by the ATSSL in collaboration with the SPL. These sessions are delivered by qualified anatomy instructors using hard-embalmed, prosected human cadavers, and typically last for 3 hours. 

This invaluable experience will allow for learners to review musculoskeletal, cranial and visceral anatomy pertinent to their curriculum. This learning experience can only occur due to the generosity of the individuals and their families that have donated their bodies. All bodies are treated with the utmost respect and appreciation.

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