Departments
Anatomy
The Department of Anatomy, Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai was established in the year 2010. The full fledged Department of Anatomy has highly experienced and motivated faculty including state of art infrastructure that serve as the cornerstone for foundational medical education, offering a deep understanding of human anatomy while nurturing critical thinking, lifelong learning and research excellence.
UG Curriculum
Competency based Undergraduate Curriculum (CBME) of National Medical Council of India, in addition to imparting professional knowledge and development, the department also strives to equip the students of various soft skills needed via the Attitude and Communication (AETCOM) modules to be able to play useful role in the present day health care network. Innovative teaching and learning methodologies like case – based learning, self – directed learning, project based learning, problem based learning, early clinical exposure, LMS access to students are a few tools redefining how anatomy is taught and learned. Student support programs in the form of mentoring and counseling, academic advisement and alumni engagement provides a transformative learning experience tailored to meet the needs of modern medical professionals.
Facilities
Cadaver dissection, well equipped histology lab, state of art museum, research lab, technology driven teaching and learning tools providing a plethora of highly engaging academic content in the form of lecture presentations, video lessons, multimedia animations, multiple choice quiz sections, question banks, road map to learn and understand the subject are available 24X7X365 days to students via e – governance portal. The experimental learning environment seamlessly strengthens the department for pursuing interdisciplinary collaboration, conduction of academic projects and workshops.
Publications
| Sl.no | Faculty Name | Publications |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Jeyanthi.M | 1. Study on the Anatomical variations of the origin, course and branches of the radial artery. 2. Wax embedding technique- innovative and cost effective method of
preservation of human cadaveric specimen. 3. Incidence and Morphometric Dimensions of Psoas Minor Muscle in South Indian Population -A Cadaveric Study. 4. Silicone plastination of a whole dissected body. |
| 2 | Dr. Ramesh Kumar Subramanian | 1. Branching pattern of subclavian artery - A cadaveric study. 2. Comparison of morphology and morphometry of human pulmonary and porcine pulmonary heart valves. 3. The axial directional course of the retrohepatic segment of Inferior Vena Cava in TN population - A cadaveric study. 4. An analysis of arches of foot - A comparison between ink foot print method and custom made podoscope device method. 5. Morphometric and biomechanical analysis of gracilis and semitendinosus tendons: a cadaveric study in the south Indian setting. |
| 3 | Dr. Robert Dinesh Kumar | 1. A Study on the Morphological Variations Of The Liver And Its Clinical Significance. 2. Perception Of Medical Students About Online Learning In COVID-19 Era. Biomedicine 2021 3. Estimation Of Gestational Age Using Foetal Kidney Length During Second And Third Trimester In South Indian Population Biomedicine 2020 4. Phytochemical Profiling And Antioxidant Potential Of Boerhaavia Biffusa. |
| 4 | Dr. Mahalakshmi | 1. Morphometric analysis of lower end of adult dry femur in south indian population. Biomedicine 2020 |
programs Conducted
Faculty participation in basic course and advance course in Medical Education, hands – on training workshops, dissection competition, CME programs, creation of engaging and accessible e – content helps in academic advancement
Additional Qualifications
Mr. Dinesh Kumar R is pursuing PhD program in the field of Nephrotoxity and is likely to finish soon.
Awards
- Mr. Dinesh Kumar R was awarded “Best Alumni” by SRM University in the year 2024.
- Miss. Aruna RR (2023 – 24) and Miss. Nalini M (2024 – 25) were awarded Gold Medal in the Medal Examination conducted by the Department of Anatomy.
Head of the Department
