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About the department

Coimbatore Medical College, a premier institution in Tamil Nadu, is home to a dynamic Department of Anatomy celebrated for its state-of-the-art facilities and dedication to medical education. The department features a spacious dissection hall, an advanced histology laboratory, and a distinctive museum displaying rare dry and wet specimens. Committed to both academic excellence and community outreach, it organizes an annual CME for Anatomy Day with engaging Gross Anatomy posters and Histology presentations, alongside rallies to promote voluntary body donation. Led by a proficient team, including one professor (HOD in-charge), two associate professors, and five assistant professors, the department drives excellence in teaching, research, and public service, cementing its pivotal role in medical education.

Department Contact: [email protected]

HOD Desk

Dr.VIDULATHA.K MBBS MD

Head of the Department and Assistant Professor

Dr. K. Vidulatha, MBBS, MD, serves as the Head of the Department (HOD In-Charge) of Anatomy at Coimbatore Medical College. A dedicated academician and experienced anatomist, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the department’s academic and clinical excellence. Dr. Vidulatha is an active member of the Institutional Curriculum Committee and has contributed as a resource faculty in reputed academic platforms such as Sierra Medicatum. Under her leadership, the department has expanded its outreach in body donation awareness, strengthened its academic events, and fostered a research-driven environment. Her commitment to both teaching and institutional development makes her a respected figure in the medical education community.

Faculties

Dr. Jayakumar V. R., MBBS, MD
Associate Professor
Portfolio: Institutional in-charge, 7.5% Grievance Committee Institutional in-charge, Krystal Workers Institutional in-charge, Tamil Mandram Departmental in-charge, Body Donation and Embalming Departmental Attendance In-Charge Achievements: Received Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding contributions in anatomy from Coimbatore Medical College during the 76th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2022. Honored with Certificate of Appreciation for selfless humanitarian service during the COVID-19 pandemic at Government Coimbatore Medical College & Hospital on Republic Day, January 26, 2021.
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Dr. Rieyaz H. A., MBBS, MD
Assistant Professor
Dr. Rieyaz H. A., MBBS, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomy at Coimbatore Medical College. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and institutional development, he actively serves in multiple key administrative and academic committees. Recognized for his contributions to medical education and research, Dr. Rieyaz has received several prestigious awards, including multiple Dr. Jayavelu Memorial Awards and Best Doctor accolades. He is also a trained faculty in medical education programs and continues to contribute as a resource person in faculty development initiatives.
Dr.Deepa.S MBBS MD
Assistant Professor
DR.SANGEETHA.K MBBS MD
Assistant Professor

Course Handling

  • MBBS: Educates 200 students annually

  • D.Pharm: Trains 60 students per year

  • Allied Health Sciences:

    • B.Sc Radiography and Imaging Technology

    • B.Sc Radiotherapy

    • B.Sc Dialysis Technology

    • B.Sc Cardiac Technology

    • B.Sc Physician Assistant

Research and Publications

Ongoing research

Currently, the department is actively engaged in four ongoing research projects in General Anatomy and two projects in Histology.

Publications

  1. K. Vidulatha and Parthiban, “Atlanto occipital synostosis—A detailed study in South Indian population,” J. Med. Sci. Clin. Res., vol. 7, p. 68, 2019, Index Copernicus.

  2. K. Vidulatha and Parthiban, “A study of the ossifications of anterior sacroiliac joints,” J. Med. Sci. Clin. Res., vol. 7, p. 78, 2019, Index Copernicus.

  3. K. Vidulatha and Pushpakala, “A study of tributaries of the coronary sinus,” J. Med. Sci. Clin. Res., vol. 8, p. 140, 2020, Index Copernicus.

  4. K. Vidulatha and Parthiban, “Metopic suture—Study in South Indian population,” J. Med. Sci. Clin. Res., vol. 7, p. 287, 2019, Index Copernicus.

  5. K. Vidulatha and Pushpakala, “A cadaveric study of Thebesian valve,” World J. Pharm. Sci., vol. 7, pp. 20–23, 2019, Index Copernicus.

  6. V. R. Jayakumar and V. Vimala, “Supratrochlear foramen of humerus and its clinical significance—A morphological study in South Indian population,” Ann. Int. Med. Dental Res., vol. 2, no. 5, 2019, Index Copernicus, Index Medicus.

  7. M. Kapildev and V. R. Jayakumar, “A cadaveric study on division of sciatic nerve to achieve its complete nerve blockage,” Int. J. Anat. Res., vol. 7, 2019, Index Copernicus, Index Medicus.

  8. V. R. Jayakumar, V. Paramasivam, and R. Bajpe, “Study of brachialis muscle: Additional slip and its clinical significance,” Int. J. Anat. Res., vol. 6, 2018, Index Copernicus, Index Medicus.

  9. H. A. Rieyaz, R. K. Subramanian, and V. S. A. Rani, “Variations in the branching patterns of brachial plexus and brachial artery—A case report,” Indian J. Appl. Res., vol. 3, no. 7, pp. 1–3, Jul. 2014, Index Medicus, PubMed.

  10. J. D. Bently, H. A. Rieyaz, T. Ravikumar, P. Swaminathan, and P. Murugesan, “Ill effects of formalin exposure on respiratory system among students studying in first year M.B.B.S.—A prospective study,” Int. J. Sci. Res., vol. 6, no. 10, pp. 1–5, Oct. 2017, PubMed, IF: 4.176, IC Value: 78.46.

  11. J. D. Bently and H. A. Rieyaz, “A study on anterior longitudinal ligament ossification in vertebral spine in Southern Tamil Nadu population—Prospective study,” Anat. Physiol. Current Res., vol. 9, no. 2, p. 315, May 2019, PubMed.

  12. H. A. Rieyaz, V. S. A. Rani, and R. K. Subramanian, “The axial directional course of the retrohepatic segment of inferior vena cava in Tamil Nadu population—A cadaveric study,” Scholars Int. J. Anat. Physiol., vol. 2, no. 10, pp. 301–304, Oct. 2019, Index Copernicus.

  13. J. D. Bently, H. A. Rieyaz, and V. D. Kumar, “Effectiveness of social media in learning anatomy among students studying in first year M.B.B.S.—A prospective study,” Scholars Int. J. Anat. Physiol., vol. 2, no. 10, pp. 295–300, Oct. 2019, Index Copernicus.

  14. S. M. Diana, S. S. Devi, and H. A. Rieyaz, “Morphology of thyroid gland—A comparative study between male and female thyroid glands,” Int. J. Anat. Res., vol. 7, no. 4.3, pp. 7193–7198, Dec. 2019, Scopus.

  15. V. Koyilil, Mohanakrishnan, H. A. Rieyaz, and V. D. Kumar, “Non-infective cough in immediate post-cardiac surgery patients,” Int. J. Contemp. Med. Surg. Radiol., vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 2565–4802, Dec. 2019, Index Copernicus.

  16. P. V. Lakshmi, R. Sumana, P. Praveena, H. A. Rieyaz, and R. Pandiyan, “A study on prevalence of abnormal seminogram and its association with alcohol consumption,” IOSR J. Dental Med. Sci., vol. 21, no. 7, ser. 3, pp. 33–37, Jul. 2022, PubMed.

  17. S. Deepa and P. R. Ashalatha, “A study of origin, course, and variations of inferior mesenteric artery and its branches,” J. Evol. Med. Dental Sci., vol. 5, no. 104, 2016, Google Scholar.

  18. S. Deepa and P. R. Ashalatha, “A study of origin, course, and variations of superior mesenteric artery and its branches,” Indian J. Appl. Res., vol. 7, no. 6, 2017, PubMed.

  19. S. Deepa, V. Dhanalakshmi, and R. Salam, “Morphological study of nutrient foramen in femur, tibia, and fibula,” Int. J. Med. Sci. Clin. Res., vol. 5, no. 6, pp. 367–373, 2022, PubMed.

  20. S. Deepa, V. Dhanalakshmi, and R. Salam, “Biceps brachii with tri-ceps,” Int. J. Med. Sci. Clin. Res., vol. 5, no. 6, pp. 809–812, 2022, PubMed.

  21. K. Somasundaram, S. Deepa, B. Varghese, A. Rajagopalan, and G. Mohan, “Variations of renal artery branching in kidney donor: A single center observational study,” Int. J. Med. Sci. Clin. Res., vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 19–24, 2024, PubMed.

  22. A. Thenmozhi, S. Subadha, N. Mythily, and S. Madhumalar, “The origin of the anterior choroidal arteries: A cadaveric study,” Int. J. Acad. Med. Pharm., vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 300–303, 2024, Embase.

  23. S. Madhumalar, A. Thenmozhi, N. Mythily, M. A. Sruthi, and K. Anand, “Histogenesis of white pulp of the human foetal spleen at different gestational age groups: A cross-sectional study,” Int. J. Anat. Radiol. Surg., vol. 14, no. 1, pp. AO01–AO05, 2025, Embase.

Achievments

Faculties

Faculty members contribute as resource faculty at events like Sierra Medicatum, while students excel in inter-college quizzes and art competitions, earning accolades that highlight the department’s academic vibrancy.

Students

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Events and Services

Academic events

The department hosts impactful academic events, including:

  • Anatomy Day CME: Showcases Gross Anatomy posters and Histology presentations

  • Voluntary Body Donation Rally: Raises public awareness about body donation

  • Neurosurgery Workshop: Enhances practical skills for students and faculty

Community Services

The Department of Anatomy serves the community through:

  • Promoting voluntary body donation

  • Providing embalming services

  • Supplying wet specimens for science exhibitions at paramedical colleges in Coimbatore

  • Welcoming school students for educational visits to the department’s museum

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