PRÁTICA DE DISSECAÇÃO CADAVÉRICA: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA SOBRE A IMPORTÂNCIA DOS ESTUDOS ANATÔMICOS EM CORPOS REAIS

Cadaveric dissection is a traditional and essential method in the teaching of Human Anatomy, providing students with a detailed and three-dimensional understanding of the structures of the human body. This study, based on an experience report, describes the dissection practice performed by Medicine and Dentistry students affiliated with the Academic League of Morphological and Functional Sciences (LACIM). During the course, students actively participated in theoretical and practical classes, using cadavers fixed and preserved in glycerin to deepen their anatomical knowledge. The results demonstrated that dissection practice contributes significantly to learning, promoting the development of technical skills and providing a realistic perception of anatomical variations. In addition, students reported greater confidence in identifying structures, facilitating the application of knowledge in clinical contexts. It is concluded that, despite the advancement of digital technologies in anatomical teaching, cadaveric dissection continues to be a fundamental tool for the training of future health professionals, reinforcing the need for its maintenance in academic curricula.