title: Specimens for teaching forensic pathology, odontology, and anthropology. I. Soft tissue.
abstract: A set of specimens has been collected, preserved, and organized specifically for the teaching of forensic pathology, odontology, and anthropology. Plastination of soft tissue, whole organs, bones, and teeth has proven valuable in preserving delicate, friable, and calcined specimens. The dry, odorless, biologically inert specimens are durable and resistant to damage caused by handling. Subtle features of soft tissue pathology are well preserved. Patterned injuries change due to shrinkage, but remain easily recognizable. Plastinated whole jaws are still readily identifiable from antemortem records. Radiographic density is essentially unchanged. Putrid and charred specimens become quite manageable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46202-5120.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Hawley
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Marlin
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Becsey
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Pless
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Standish
mesh_terms: D000885:Anthropology, Physical / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D005553:Forensic Dentistry / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011108:Polymers; D011309:Preservation, Biological; D012828:Silicones; D013048:Specimen Handling; D013664:Teaching Materials
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers; D012828:Silicones