The Department of Anatomy is one such arena where the "dead teaches the living". Anatomy forms the cornerstone on which the castles of the knowledge of Surgery and Medicine are laid upon. The Anatomy Department, Government Thiruvarur Medical College, Thiruvarur, never fails to astonish the young ambitious minds. The extravagant field of Anatomy is always a gateway for unquenchable desire for learning. We have been successful in imparting detailed and complete knowledge of Human Anatomy from microscopic to macroscopic stratum which includes Gross Anatomy, Osteology, Histology, Embryology, Cross Sectional Anatomy, Genetics, Surface Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy. Our department is committed to excellence in teaching undergraduate students since 2010 and guiding various co‑curricular activities for the learners to explore their talents in all fields.
The embalming process of cadavers is done in accordance with the Anatomy Act, and the unclaimed bodies of Non‑Medico Legal Cases are embalmed and used for dissection and research purposes. For the benefit of the medical community, we encourage Voluntary Body Donation after death.
Academic & Co‑curricular Activities
We teach Anatomy under the following courses — MBBS, B.Sc., Allied Health Sciences, Diploma in Radiation Technology and Medical Record Technician. We conduct theory and practical classes. For vertical integration, Elective postings for Third MBBS Part‑II students are allocated.
We conduct Small Group Discussions and student symposiums periodically to enhance public speaking capabilities and competitive spirit among young minds. We also encourage and guide students to participate in Model making and Poster presentations which fuels their creativity.
Early Clinical Exposure
As a part of CBME curriculum, First year MBBS students are given exposure to clinical fields by visiting the Wards in Medicine department, Surgery department, Orthopaedics Department and OPD. This enables the students to correlate the basic sciences they learnt and clinical applications of the same, which provides practical knowledge to their theoretical learning and also increases interest in basic science subjects.
AETCOM Module
As a part of CBME curriculum, First year MBBS students were taught the Longitudinal, Structured AETCOM module as suggested by NMC — 'CADAVER AS A FIRST TEACHER' and 'FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION'.
Laboratory Facilities
Our department is well equipped with:
Elective Postings
At the end of Third MBBS‑Part I and Beginning of Third MBBS Part‑II, Students who opt Anatomy for the elective postings are trained in the topics like Human Musculo‑skeletal Anatomy, Surgical Anatomy, Histopathology of organs.
We are committed to enlighten our students with the knowledge of Anatomy and encourage them for a constant learning of anatomy and their applications in various fields of medicine and surgery.
CME on Female Reproductive System, "EILEITHYIA"
On 06‑09‑2022, various competitions for MBBS students of Government Thiruvarur Medical College and Government Medical College, Nagapattinam and Paramedical students of Government Thiruvarur Medical College were participated. The competitions conducted for the students were Quiz, Model making and Rangoli.
A CME on Female Reproductive System, "EILEITHYIA" on 07th September 2022 was conducted jointly by the Departments of Physiology and Anatomy, which was awarded 2 credit hours by TN State Medical Council and 10 credit points under Category III by The TN Dr. MGR Medical University. The aim was to impart in‑depth knowledge about the Genesis, Anatomy and Physiology of Female Reproductive system and its clinical importance.
Faculty Training
Dr.M.Margaret
Basic Course Workshop in Medical Education AETCOM: 30.01.2025 – 1.02.2025
Dr.A.Kumaravel
Revised Basic Course Workshop and Training in AETCOM: 07.12.2022- 09.12.2022
Dr.S.Porselvi
Revised Basic Course Workshop and Training in AETCOM: 07.12.2022-09.12.2022
Dr.Precila Infant Vincy
Revised Basic Course Workshop and Training in AETCOM: 07.12.2022- 09.12.2022
Dr.G.Geetha
Basic Course in Medical Education : 22.7.2024 – 24Faculty Training
List of Faculty who have undergone Basic / Revised Basic Medical Education training:
- Dr.M.Margaret — Basic Course Workshop in Medical Education & AETCOM: 30.01.2025 – 01.02.2025
- Dr.A.Kumaravel — Revised Basic Course Workshop & Training in AETCOM: 07.12.2022 – 09.12.2022
- Dr.S.Porselvi — Revised Basic Course Workshop & Training in AETCOM: 07.12.2022 – 09.12.2022
- Dr.Precila Infant Vincy — Revised Basic Course Workshop & Training in AETCOM: 07.12.2022 – 09.12.2022
- Dr.G.Geetha — Basic Course in Medical Education: 22.07.2024 – 24.07.2024
Faculty Proforma
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Present Designation | Registration No | Date of Joining in the institution with designation | Total Teaching experience as on 31‑12‑2025 | No of Research Publications (National) | No of Research Publications (International) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.M.Margaret | Professor | 53454 | 16.2.2024 | 25 yrs 20 days | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | Dr.V.Precila Infant Vincy | Assistant Professor | 92475 | 22.6.2022 | 4 yrs 4 months 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Dr.A.Kumaravel | Tutor | 84924 | 24.8.2021 | 4 yrs 4 months 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Dr.S.Porselvi | Tutor | 90028 | 24.8.2021 | 4 yrs 4 months 7 days | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Dr.G.Geetha | Tutor | 84996 | 7.3.2025 | 2 yrs 4 months 5 days | – | 1 |
Research Publications
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Present Designation | Title of the paper | Journal Name | Volume No / Issue No | Year Published | Indexed on | National / International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.M.Margaret | Professor | Mucin histochemistry of the submucosal Glands of human Laryngeal saccule. | Bio medicine | 22 (3&4) PP : 27‑35 | 2002 | Index copernicus | National |
| 1 | Dr.M.Margaret | Professor | Mucin histochemistry of the Respiratory tract. | Anatomica arnataka | Vol .2, No.2 | July 2006 | Embase | National |
| 1 | Dr.M.Margaret | Professor | Incidence and distribution of phalangeal hair in south indians | Anatomica arnataka | Vol.1(5) : 59‑65 | 2004 | Index copernicus | National |
| 1 | Dr.M.Margaret | Professor | Variations of Atlas | Anatomica arnataka | – | – | Embase | National |
| 1 | Dr.M.Margaret | Professor | Occurrence of complete ossification of superior transversa ligament. | Anatomica arnataka | Vol.1, Pg: 77‑82 | 2008 | Index copernicus | National |
| 1 | Dr.M.Margaret | Professor | Anatomical variations In pelvic part of sciatic nerve in cadaveric study & clinical implications | International journal of Pharmacology & Technology | Vol .16, Pg:105‑122 | 2025 | Embase | International |
| 2 | Dr.V.Precila Infant Vincy | Assistant Professor | Morphological Study Of Splenic Notches And Fissures | International Journal Of Anatomy And Research | VOL 9 (3.2):8064‑68 .ISSN 2321‑4287 | 2021 | Scopus | International |
| 2 | Dr.V.Precila Infant Vincy | Assistant Professor | Histological Observation of development of human foetal lung – A retrospective fetal autopsy study | International journal of Pharmacology & Technology | Vol .16, Pg:91‑104 | 2025 | Embase | International |
| 3 | Dr.S.Porselvi | Tutor | Friction Burns | IJMPR | 505‑508 | 2023 | Index copernicus | International |
| 3 | Dr.S.Porselvi | Tutor | Cut throat – case series | IJMPR | VOL.4 ,501‑504 | 2023 | Index copernicus | International |
| 3 | Dr.S.Porselvi | Tutor | Anatomical observation of gall bladder niche in cholecystectomy patients. | AFJBS | vol 6(13), 7320‑7325 | 2024 | Scopus | International |
| 3 | Dr.S.Porselvi | Tutor | Anatomical variations In pelvic part of sciatic nerve in cadaveric study & clinical implications | International journal of Pharmacology & Technology | Vol .16, Pg:105‑122 | 2025 | Embase | International |
| 4 | Dr.A.Kumaravel | Tutor | Cadaveric study of Anatomical variations of Inter tendinous connection between flexor hallucis longus tendon and flexor digitorum tendon | International journal of academic medicine and pharmacy. | Vol 7(1) | 2025 | Embase | International |
| 4 | Dr.A.Kumaravel | Tutor | Histological Observation of development of human foetal lung – A retrospective fetal autopsy study | International journal of Pharmacology & Technology | Vol .16, Pg:91‑104 | 2025 | Embase | International |
| 5 | Dr.G.Geetha | Tutor | Histological Observation of development of human foetal lung – A retrospective fetal autopsy study | International journal of Pharmacology & Technology | Vol .16, Pg:91‑104 | 2025 | Embase | International |