The Department of Anatomy at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram is premier centre for anatomical education, training and research. The department provides comprehensive training to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Anatomy, with a strong emphasis on foundational learning, dissection-based teaching, and applied anatomy. Focuses on the study of human body structure, providing essential knowledge of organs, tissues, and systems to support medical education and research. In addition to academic training, the department regularly conducts collaborative workshops for various clinical specialties including Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, and Obstetrics & Gynecology postgraduate trainees. These programs bridge basic and clinical sciences, enhancing surgical orientation and skill development.
The department also maintains a well-established cadaver embalming facility, undertaking embalming procedures for cadavers and coordinating their transportation both within the state and outside Kerala. An average of 70-80 embalming is done per year. This service supports medical education, research, and inter-institutional academic activities.
Apart from embalming donated bodies for educational purposes, the department also provides embalming services for interstate and international transportation of human remains, strictly adhering to prescribed legal, ethical, and health regulations.
The department also actively engages in community outreach by providing anatomy specimens to schools for educational exhibitions and conducting body donation campaigns. Through awareness talks and public interactions, these initiatives help educate society about the importance of anatomical studies and encourage voluntary body donation for medical education and research.