ANATOMY

Introduction | ×

Department of Anatomy started in 2021, in Government Medical college, Ariyalur. It is located in Sendurai road, Rajaji nagar Ariyalur. Dr Chithra Ezhilko, served as the first Professor and HOD in the Department of Anatomy for 3 years (from 2021 to 2024 ). She also served as Vice Principal incharge of this college. The students of 150 strength were admitted as 2021 batch.

✔ Anatomy forms a firm foundation for the whole of medicine.

✔ Our teaching methodology includes Dissection, Demonstration, case-based learning, small group discussion, early clinical exposure, self-directed learning, symposium and integrated sessions.

✔ Department of Anatomy is equipped with Dissection hall with an embalming room, Histology laboratory, Museum, Research laboratory, Demonstration rooms and Library.

✔ CME’s are being conducted by the Department from time to time.

✔ Anatomical research can be inexpensive and requiring only sharp observational skills. Successful outcomes in clinical practice are dependent on discoveries in basic medical sciences, such as anatomical variations and malformations. Research work is being carried out periodically by Faculties and is getting published in reputed journals.

✔ Embalming process of cadavers is done since 2021 in accordance with the Anatomy act. Embalmed bodies are utilized for study purposes and researches.

✔ Registration for the voluntary body donation is encouraged among the public ever since the department was established.

Infrastructure | +

Department of Anatomy is running in the Faculty block of Government Medical Ariyalur medical college, Ariyalur. Our department is provided with Dissection hall with embalming room and Cadaver storage room. Also with a Histology lab with preparation room, two Demonstration room, Department Library, Research lab, Museum, rooms for all faculties.

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Academic activities followed in the Department of Anatomy.

PHASE I MBBS Students:

✔ Large group teaching – Interactive lectures

✔ Small Group teaching - SGT include: Cadaveric dissection and demonstration, Histology slide discussion.

✔ Students Seminars

✔ Cadaveric oath as part of AETCOM at the commencement of academic session.

✔ Periodic assessment both theory and practical examination conducted as a part of curriculum.

PHASE III Part 1 MBBS students: Electives

Postgraduate students: Deputed from other Medical Colleges as a part of DRP ( District Residential Programme)

✔ Theory classes

✔ Practical session (Cadaveric dissection & Histology staining techniques)

✔ PG discussion

Paramedical courses: Anatomy classes are taken for the following courses

DMLT
Theatre technician
Anaesthesia technician
Dialysis technician
Emergency care technician
Orthopedic technician
Multipurpose Hospital Worker

World anatomy day is being celebrated on 15th October every year

✔ Academic events and competitions will be conducted for MBBS students

✔ Felicitation of Voluntary Body Donors

✔ Voluntary Body Donation Awareness program and Mass registration of Voluntary Body Donations was being conducted on 29.12.2023 , in collaboration with AATRUM KARANGAL ARAKKATTALAI, Vadakkumadhavi, Perambalur.

✔ Voluntary Body Donation Awareness Rally conducted in collaboration with Akilam Foundation from bus stand to Government Medical College & Hospital on 29/8/2024. Inaugurated by Honourable Health Minister Thiru. S. SIVASHANKAR, BE., and Respectable legislative member of Assembly Thiru.K.CHINNAPPA,B.Sc.,BL. Presided by our District Superintedent of Police Thiru. S.SELVARAJ, IPS.

✔ Voluntary Body Donation Awareness program was conducted in Thirumanur on 3/7/2025

✔ Body donation awareness program conducted in Amma Kappagam, Jameen Thathanoori in the presence of Mrs. Shobana, Akilam Foundation,Social activist who constantly supports for Voluntary Body Donation and Registrations on 26.08.2025

✔ Body donation awareness camp at Marxist communist party office, Ariyalur on 12.09.2025.

Faculty | +

S.No	Faculty Name	AEBAS Attend.ID	Medical Registration Number	Professional Qualification(s)	Designation	Nature of Employment (Permanent/Contract)	Total Teaching Experience
S.No	Faculty Name	AEBAS Attend.ID	Medical Registration Number	Professional Qualification(s)	Designation	Nature of Employment (Permanent/Contract)	Year	Month	Day
1	DR. ANBUMALAR B	81391130	72324	MD(ANAT)	PROFESSOR / HOD	PERMANENT	12	2	22
2	DR. GAYATHRI JAYA MURUGAVEL	20239005	68573	MD(ANAT), DGO	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	9	0	6
3	DR. NEDUNCHEZHIYAN SELVARASU	65902622	88385	MD(ANAT)	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	11	2	13
4	DR. SIVAKUMARI SIVALINGAM	72003657	78625	MD(ANAT), D.O	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	5	0	28
5	DR. SHANKARGANESH	54429739	69707	MD(ANAT), D.Ortho	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	3	10	21
6	DR. REVATHI S	06383259	85445	MD(ANAT)	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	4	1	15
7	DR. YUVARANI G	63709838	102030	MD(ANAT)	SENIOR RESIDENT	PERMANENT	4	1	15

Non teaching: Lab technician : Mrs. K. Govindammal

Dissection hall Attenders:
Mr. R.Velmurugan
Mr. K. Sahadevan

Helpers:
Mrs. P.Sathya
Mrs. Parameshwari

Research and Publication | +

S.No	Cadre	Name of the Faculty	Name of the Research Completed in 2025	Name of the Ongoing Research
1.	PROFESSOR	DR B.ANBUMALAR	1. ASSESSING LEFT VENTRICULAR RELAXATION ABNORMALITIES IN PRE-HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS USING EARLY FILLING VS LATE FILLING OF LEFT VENTRICLE RATIO (E/A RATIO) OF ECHOCARDIOGRAM. 2. DETERMINING THE TIME OF ONSET OF PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY IN PATIENTS RECEIVING CISPLATIN CHEMOTHERAPY BY DOING ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY.
2.	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR	DR J.GAYATHRI	1. A STUDY ON COMPARISON BETWEEN THE TRADITIONAL LECTURE AND INNOVATIVE MODEL MAKING METHOD IN TEACHING DEVELOPMENT OF HEART AMONG FIRST MBBS STUDENTS. 2. AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INNOVATIVE MODEL MAKING METHOD IN TEACHING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MIDGUT AMONG PHASE I MBBS STUDENTS.	1. AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON HISTOGENESIS OF LIVER IN HUMAN FOETUSES OF VARIOUS GESTATIONAL AGES.
3.	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	DR S.NEDUNCHEZHIYAN		1. IMPLEMENTATION OF CBME WEEKLY PLAN SCHEDULE CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD – A STUDY ACROSS MEDICAL COLLEGES OF TAMIL NADU.
		DR S.SIVAKUMARI	1. A STUDY ON COMPARISON BETWEEN THE TRADITIONAL LECTURE AND INNOVATIVE MODEL MAKING METHOD IN TEACHING DEVELOPMENT OF HEART AMONG FIRST MBBS STUDENTS. 2. AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INNOVATIVE MODEL MAKING METHOD IN TEACHING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MIDGUT AMONG PHASE I MBBS STUDENTS.	1. IMPLEMENTATION OF CBME WEEKLY PLAN SCHEDULE CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD – A STUDY ACROSS MEDICAL COLLEGES OF TAMIL NADU
4.	TUTOR	DR M.P.SHANKKARGANESH	1. ANALYSIS OF THORACOLUMBAR VERTEBRAL PEDICLE MORPHOLOGY WITH DIMENSIONS OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE PEDICLE INSTRUMENTATION. 2. VARIATIONS IN THE ORIGIN AND BRANCHING PATTERN OF COELIAC TRUNK IN CADAVERS OF SOUTH INDIA
		DR G.YUVARANI	1. A STUDY ON COMPARISON BETWEEN THE TRADITIONAL LECTURE AND INNOVATIVE MODEL MAKING METHOD IN TEACHING DEVELOPMENT OF HEART AMONG FIRST MBBS STUDENTS. 2. AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INNOVATIVE MODEL MAKING METHOD IN TEACHING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MIDGUT AMONG PHASE I MBBS STUDENTS.