The anatomy of the circulatory system is one of main subjects of human anatomy and requires much time to learn. It is vital to know the anatomical structure of the veins during surgical operations. The ideal place to learn anatomy is an anatomy laboratory. It is easier to see vascular structures in materials injected with colored silicone.
The process of filling vessels with colored, self-hardening silicone in cadavers is a 6-step process. First, the great veins in the cadaver are caught. They are irrigated. Silicone is colored with blue and red dyes and injected into the cadaver. After the hardening of the silicone in vascular system, it can easily be examined during dissections.
Filling vessels with colored silicone in cadavers, allows the easy selection of arterial and venous vessels. This method contributes to the better understanding of the anatomy of the circulatory system, which has many variations. This way, cadaver veins gain tonus as in living humans. Medical students can learn the anatomy of the circulatory system more comprehensively. The use of silicone-injected cadavers as educational materials in surgical clinics may contribute to the practical aspect of medicine.
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