Anatomie : 'n ontleding

Abstract

A DISSECTION OF ANATOMY

In a review of the origin, the extent and the present status of the subject of Anatomy, with special reference to the Department of Anatomy of the University of Pretoria, the speaker analysis the following aspects: 1. THE HISTORY OF THE ORIGINS AND PRESENT STATUS OF ANATOMY The speaker briefly deals with the conditions in Egypt, Messopotamia and Greece which led up to the formulation of Science of Anatomy. The further expansion of Anatomy into its present day dimensions and its application to modern medicine is discussed. 2. THE FOUNDING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA. The circumstances preceding the institution of the Department of Anatomy at the University of Pretoria are briefly described and the development of the Department under its first three heads, Prof. Schepers, Prof. De Haas and Prof. Muller is discussed with special reference to the expansion of the activities in relation to education, research and administration. 3. THE PRACTICE OF ANATOMY AT PRESENT The degree to which the field of Anatomy with its numerous facets is pursued at present. is dealt with in relation to the various courses offered at the University of Pretoria. 4. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT The speaker gives an exposition of what he considers to be the main direction in which Anatomy should be allowed to develop against the background of the demands of the country as a whole.