Department of Anatomy












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            The Department of Anatomy is the department with the largest teaching load among the theor

            departments. The fact that we form a "buffer zone" between incoming students and upperclas
            implies a role in faculty recruitment and PR activities. Nevertheless, we have recently be
            engaging early career assistants in the research process.


            The research activities are based on collaboration with more theoretical scientific discip
            (sophisticated mathematical computations) as well as with clinical disciplines - in partic

            fields of surgery. The research is mainly based on detailed work, on small assets and on s
            therefore we do not list many expensive instruments. Outputs include oral or poster presen

            scientific congresses in addition to written scientific communications.





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            * Main research topics
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            • Shape analysis and biomechanical properties of the human skeleton

            • Evaluation of the functional state of mitochondria after exposure to hepatotoxic and hep
              agents
            • Sex and age differences on the skeleton from the perspective of forensic anthropology






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            * Equipment

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            • optical scanner "SCAN in a BOX" - production of 3D models, input data for shape analysis
            • Leica TP 1020 freezing microtome - production of cryosections for histochemical and othe






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            * Other possibilities of the Institute

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            Apart from the explicitly named topics, our researchers are proficient in photogrammetry, 
            volumetric data, basic anthropological analysis of remains, all work with virtual 3D model

            internal structure and their application for biomechanical tests or searching for populati
            course, histological and histochemical staining, work with tissue cultures, etc.