Program Overview

Cadaver Program

The human anatomy lab at the University of NebraskaLincoln partners with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) to provide undergraduates with the unique experience of studying anatomy on human cadavers. During any given semester, five prospected cadavers are made available to students. In both the Fall and Spring semesters, two cadavers are returned to UNMC and two new cadavers, a male and a female, are brought into the labs.

Human Anatomy Course

All cadaver dissections are performed by the Anatomy TAs with assistance from the Anatomy Interns under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor and Head TA.

Respect and Privacy

Out of respect for the gift an individual gives in donating their body to science and for the privilege of using that gift in teaching, only authorized individuals are allowed access to the cadaver for authorized use. Authorized individuals include:

• Faculty of the School of Biological Sciences
• Students enrolled in BIOS 214 Human Anatomy for teaching purposes
• Other individuals with permission from the Laboratory Supervisor

Absolutely no photographs may be taken of the cadavers.

Donation of Humanity

Individuals choose before their death to donate their bodies to science. Neither donors nor their families receive payment. It is a gift. Through their generous contribution to the advancement of medical education and research, these individuals are respected and honored.

Nebraska Anatomical Board - Deeded Body Program

This program allows individuals to donate their bodies to science, contributing to the advancement of medical education and research.