Abstract

EMBALMING: A PROCEDURE TO PRESERVE HUMAN BODY WITH AN ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATION

Dr. Bhagyashree Gangurde*, Dr. R. S. Nehare and Dr. G. B. Sharma

Abstract

Embalming is an art with a science behind it. Nowadays, embalming is done to put body for dissection, display at funerals or for religious reasons. The treatment of dead body with aqueous solution of soluble germicide and preservative chemicals by intravenous or similar way of injection so that putrefaction can be prevented is called embalming. Here in this article we have discussed about anatomical consideration of embalming, embalming fluid, and procedure of embalming in detail.

Keywords: Anatomy, Embalming, Chemicals, Type of embalming, dead body.