Methods of cadaver preservation used in Sri Lankan medical faculties; Merits and demerits

Anatomy is a fundamental education for healthcare professionals in understanding the structure and function of the human body. Cadavers - human bodies donated for scientific study - have been crucial for students and researchers to examine the three-dimensional structures and relationships within the body that cannot be taught by textbooks or digital models alone. Several techniques are employed to preserve cadavers. This article focuses on formalin fixation and phenoxy ethanol glycerine, the two most common practices used in Sri Lankan medical schools. This helps anatomy educators and embalmers to choose the right procedure with minimal exposure to hazardous chemicals.