South Baylo University recently established an Anatomy Laboratory housed on the 2nd floor at the Anaheim Campus.

The Anatomy Laboratory is equipped with many colorful anatomical models, specimens, x-rays view boxes, radiographs (x-rays films), steel anatomical dissection tables on wheels, and two plastinated human bodies so that integrated instruction in Anatomy can be provided to the students. Plastination is a new technology developed by Gunther von Hagens at the University of Heidelberg in 1978 to preserve human bodies and body parts for a longer time period without decay. Water and fat in human remains were replaced by certain plastics without any changes to their anatomical structures. This technique eliminates student exposure to chemical fumes emaciated from human remains commonly preserved with embalming fluids and chemicals (Formalin, Amphyl, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl alcohol, Phenol, etc.). It takes about twelve to fourteen months to plastinate a whole body. South Baylo University is joining the "new age" of anatomy instruction available at most of medical schools in the USA. The SBU Anatomy Laboratory is a first in the education of students enrolled in the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program.

This new instructional approach to practical learning of integrative anatomy is much welcomed by the students. Furthermore, the Anatomy Laboratory routinely hosts educational seminars in Anatomy for High School and Community College students to enhance their learning from other sources like pictures from textbooks and/or cat dissection. Many students completing these anatomical seminars voiced a better understanding and appreciation of the human body. Each attendee received a Certificate of Attendance to attest participation.

If you are interested in having an Anatomical Seminar at the SBU Anatomy Laboratory, please contact Kathy Lin at 714-533-1495, Ext. 225 or klin@southbaylo.edu for more information on costs and schedule availability.