Professor (Dr Shalini Suri) and Dr Arush Rasyotra
World Anatomy Day 2025 is celebrated on ‘October 15 th ”, as declared by the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA). The day honours “ Andreas Vesalius ”, regarded as the founder of modern human anatomy, and marks his death anniversary. It serves to highlight the significance of studying human structure and form, which is essential for medical education, research, and healthcare practice. The theme for 2025, “Global Perspectives of Anatomy,” underscores the values of unity, diversity, and international collaboration in advancing the field of anatomy.
Anatomy as a term has been derived from the Greek verb “anatomein,” which means “to cut open, to dissect”. The most important process of study of anatomy is the op