Department of Anatomy

Goals

The broad goal of teaching Anatomy is to prepare students with the basic knowledge of structure and its correlation with function, growth and development of the human body and to apply the knowledge in clinical practice.

Strengths

Band of young and enthusiastic teachers
Group of dedicated and committed technical and non-teaching staff
Active participation in all university and college related assignments
Culture of discipline and cleanliness
Excellent infrastructure and facilities
Maintaining a top-grade Museum
Mortuary which offers embalming facilities to the public at subsidized rates

Future plans

Developing E-Learning modules on NU e-Learn, the Institution’s Learning Management System.
To make the subject more challenging and produce more dynamic and enthusiastic anatomists.

Dr. PRETTY RATHNAKAR

DesignationProfessor and I/c. Head
Email prettyrathnakar@nitte.edu.in

Educational Qualifications

MBBS, MD Anatomy

Areas of Interest

Genetics & Embryology

Subjects Handled

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy

Conference/Journal publications

Chaitra D, Divya Pai, Pretty Rathnakar, Remya K Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population .Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences ., Vol ( 9) 11 15 ,B 1252-E 1255. 2020
Pretty R, Vinod R, Swathi, Sinha A. Anthropometric Evaluation of Pterion in Dry Human Skulls Found in Southern India. J Evolution Med Dent Sci. 2019 Aug;8(31):2475-8
. Rathnakar P, Remya K, Chaitra D, Swathi, Kumar V, Sinha A. Morphological Study of Attachment of Costoclavicular Ligament on the Clavicle in South Indian Population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2018 Aug;7(33):3684-6
Pretty R, Vinay KV, Vishal K, Beena N. The Morphometric Study of Internal Acoustic Meatus in Dry Skulls of South Indian Adults. National Journal of Clinical Anatomy. 2017;6(1):51-8
Remya K, Rathnakar P, Swathi. Evaluation of Foramen Magnum in Dry Human Skulls of Dakshina Kannada District. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2017 Oct;5(4.1):4488-91.

Additional Information

Teaching experience of 15 years.
Examiner to other universities in Karnataka and Kerala.
CBME Course Co-Ordinator - MBBS Phase I KSHEMA
PBAS co-ordinator KSHEMA

Dr. SWATHI

DesignationAssociate Professor
Email swathishetty@nitte.edu.in

Subjects Handled

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy

Conference/Journal publications

Morphological Study of Attachment of Costoclavicular Ligament on the Clavicle in South Indian Population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol 7, I 33, B 3684-E 3686, 2018
Estimation of stature from hand and foot measurements in a rare tribe of Kerala State in India Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 9, I 10,, 2015
Mid-foot retinaculum: An unrecognized entity Anatomy and Cell Biology, Vol 50, I 3, B 171-E 174, 2017
Morphology and neurovascular supply of extensor digitorum brevis muscle of the foot in humans: Implications for reconstructive surgeries Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology, Vol 4, I 1, B 106-E 111, 2017
Retro-aortic left renal vein with double left renal artery: a case report. Nitte University Journal Of Health Science, Vol 4, I 1, B 126-E 128, 2014

Additional Information

Teaching experience of 13 years
Examiner to other universities in Karnataka
Foundation Course Co-Ordinator - MBBS KSHEMA
Member of Curriculum subcommittee CBME, KSHEMA
Member of NAAC Criterion 2, KSHEMA.

Dr. AMITH RAMOS

DesignationAssociate Professor
Email amith_ramos@nitte.edu.in

Educational Qualifications

MBBS, MD Anatomy

Subjects Handled

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy

Conferences/CME/Workshops

Amith R, Beena N, Vinay KV. 'MORPHOMETRY OF FEMORAL NECK SHAFT ANGLE IN DRY FEMORA OF SOUTH INDIA BY COMPUTER ASSISTED IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD'.Int J Anat Res 2017;5(2.1):3753-3758.
Amith R, Vinay KV, Martin LA. 'FEMORAL ANTEVERSION ANGLE IN DRY FEMORA OF SOUTH INDIA BY COMPUTER ASSISTED IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD'. Int J Anat Res 2017;5(4.1):4482-4487
Martin Lucas A, Amith Ramos (corresponding author), Pranup RoshanQuadras. "ANATOMY MODELS USING SILICONE MOULDS - AN INNOVATIVE METHOD"- National Journal of clinical anatomy Vol.-7[4]P.209-212[2018]
MORHOMETRIC STUDY OF SEPTOMARGINAL TRABECULAE (MODERATOR BAND)'.Praveen Shenoy *1, Martin Lucas 2, Vinay KV 3, Amith Ramos 4.Int J Anat Res 2016;4(4):3302-3308

Conference/Journal publications

Amith R, Beena N, Vinay KV. 'MORPHOMETRY OF FEMORAL NECK SHAFT ANGLE IN DRY FEMORA OF SOUTH INDIA BY COMPUTER ASSISTED IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD'.Int J Anat Res 2017;5(2.1):3753-3758
Amith R, Vinay KV, Martin LA. 'FEMORAL ANTEVERSION ANGLE IN DRY FEMORA OF SOUTH INDIA BY COMPUTER ASSISTED IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD'. Int J Anat Res 2017;5(4.1):4482-4487
Martin Lucas A, Amith Ramos (corresponding author), Pranup RoshanQuadras. "ANATOMY MODELS USING SILICONE MOULDS - AN INNOVATIVE METHOD"- National Journal of clinical anatomy Vol.-7[4]P.209-212[2018]
'MORHOMETRIC STUDY OF SEPTOMARGINAL TRABECULAE (MODERATOR BAND)'.Praveen Shenoy *1, Martin Lucas 2, Vinay KV 3, Amith Ramos 4.Int J Anat Res 2016;4(4):3302-3308.

Sponsored Research

Ongoing studies:

Original article: 'FABLES IN ANATOMY: A NOVEL NARRATIVE PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGY IN MEDICAL EDUCATION' in Dept of Anatomy, KSHEMA, Mangalore
Estimation of sexual dimorphism using adult human mandibles of South Indian Origin- A multicentric study: in collaboration with Dept. of Anatomy, KMC, Manipal

Additional Information

Teaching experience of 13 years
Examiner to other universities in Karnataka and Kerala
*Member of Medical education Cell, KSHEMA
*NAAC Criterion 7 Coordinator, KSHEMA
Member of BOS, KSHEMA
Staff adviser for Music Club, KSHEMA.

Dr. REMYA VINOD.

DesignationLecturer
Email remya@nitte.edu.in

Educational Qualifications

MSc Medical Anatomy, PhD

Areas of Interest

Genetics & Osteology studies

Subjects Handled

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy

Conference/Journal publications

Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population. Journal of the evolution of medical and dental sciences., Vol (9) 11 15, B 1252-E 1255. 2020
Anthropometric Evaluation of Pterion in Dry Human Skulls Found in Southern India Journal of the evolution of medical and dental sciences, Vol 8, I 31, B 2475-E 2478 - 2019
Morphological study of attachment of costoclavicular ligament on the clavicle in south Indian population JOURNAL OF EVOLUTION OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL SCIENCES, Vol 7, I 33, B 3684-E 3686 - 2018
Evaluation of foramen magnum in dry human skulls of Dakshina Kannada district International Journal of Anatomy and Research, Vol 5, I 4.1, B 4488-E 4891 - 2017
Morphological Lung Variations: A Cadaveric Study in South Indians, Indian journal of Anatomy, Vol. 6 (3), P: 308-313 2017

Conference:
Participated in the Scientific Session "First National Conference of Health & Intellectual Property Right Academy - India" conducted at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University in association with HIPRA from 20th to 21st November 2020

Additional Information

Teaching experience of 15 years.

Ms. PRIMA SWETHA D'SOUZA

Lecturer

Ms. PRIMA SWETHA D'SOUZA

DesignationLecturer
Email prima@nitte.edu.in

Educational Qualifications

MSc., Medical anatomy, Ongoing PhD

Areas of Interest

Genetics, Animal experimental pharmacological studies

Subjects Handled

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy

Conferences/CME/Workshops

Prima D'souza, Rajendra Holla, Gangadhara Swamy, Effect of Adhatoda Zeylanica Ethanolic Extract on Attenuated Kidney in Streptozotocin - Induced Diabetic Rats, journal of health and allied sciences (Online journal)
Prima Swetha D'souza Rajendraholla., Gangadharaswamy., amelioration of diabetic nephropathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by acacia catechu leaves extract, journal of health and allied sciences [national], vol. 9, no.
pp.116-120 3. D'souza and P, varghese dm. bilateral persistence of median artery with absent palmarislongus-a case report.Indian journal of medical case reports i 2019 vol.8 (1) January-march, pp. 1-5

Conference/Journal publications

Prima D'souza, Rajendra Holla, Gangadhara Swamy, Effect of Adhatoda Zeylanica Ethanolic Extract on Attenuated Kidney in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats, journal of health and allied sciences (Online journal)
Prima Swetha D'souza Rajendraholla., Gangadharaswamy., amelioration of diabetic nephropathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by acacia catechu leaves extract, journal of health and allied sciences [national], vol. 9, no. 3, pp.116-120
D'souza and P, Varghese dm. bilateral persistence of median artery with absent palmarislongus-a case report.Indian journal of medical case reports i 2019 vol.8 (1) January-march, pp. 1-5

Sponsored Research

Co- invesitigator for Nitte University project titled prognostic value of her-2 overexpression in metastatic gastric cancer"

Additional Information

Teaching experience of 11 years.

Ms. DIVYA N.PAI

Tutor

Ms. DIVYA N.PAI

DesignationTutor
Email divyas@nitte.edu.in

Educational Qualifications

MSc., Medical Anatomy, Ongoing PhD

Areas of Interest

Genetics - Gene polymorphism in diabetic nephropathy, writing systematic review and meta-analysis articles

Teach undergraduate students of 1st year MBBS, BDS and other paramedical course. Teaching includes both theory, dissection and demonstration
Set question paper, invigilate theory examination and conduct practical examinations.
Mentor for 1st-year MBBS student Guide students for mentor-student project (MSP)
Subject co-ordinator for Bachelor of Physiotherapy Take online classes for 1st MBBS students Attends CMEs and workshops

Subjects Handled

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy, and applied anatomy

Conference/Journal publications

Chaitra D, Divya Pai, Pretty Rathnakar, Remya K Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population.Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences ., Vol ( 9) 11 15 ,B 1252-E 1255. 2020
Morphometric Study of Bony Palate Among Dry Skulls of South India Population. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2019 Sep;7(3.2):6847-50
Morphometric Study of Pharyngeal Orifice of Auditory Tube in South Indian Population. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2019;7(2.2):6571-4
A Morphometric Study on Glenoid-Cavity of South Indian Population. CIBTech Journal of Surgery. 2018 Dec;7(3):1-5
Morphometric study of occipital condyles in adult dry skulls of south India. International Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences. 2017 Apr;7(1):28-32.

Conference: Oral Presentation:
Mrs. Divya N Pai has done oral presentation on the topic: Mutations of SLC4A11 in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: A Systematic Review in the National e Conference" Genomics Conclave 2021 held on 27th & 28th May 2021at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute.

Participated in the Scientific Session "First National Conference of Health & Intellectual Property Right Academy - India" conducted at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University in association with HIPRA from 20th to 21st November 2020

Sponsored Research

A Study of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of SIRT1 Gane and Serum Sirtuin 1 Levels in Diabetic Nephropathy
Evaluation of Sensitivity and Specificity of Alvarado score in Adults with Acute Appendicitis A Pilot Study

Additional Information

Teaching experience of 8 years.

Ms. CHAITRA D.

Tutor

Ms. CHAITRA D.

DesignationTutor
Email chaitrad@nitte.edu.in

Educational Qualifications

MSc., Medical Anatomy, Ongoing PhD

Areas of Interest

Genetics - Gene polymorphism in diabetic Foot, writing systematic review and meta-analysis articles
I have been actively involved in teaching 1st-year MBBS, BDS and other paramedical courses. (includes theory, dissection, practical and demonstration) classes
Conduct practical exams, set question paper for internal assessment and invigilation of sessional exam answer sheet
Mentor for the MBBS students and guide students for ICMR projects
Take online classes for 1st year MBBS students, Attend a conference, CME's and workshop

Subjects Handled

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy

Conference/Journal publications

Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population.Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences ., Vol ( 9) 11 15 ,B 1252-E 1255. 2020
Morphometric study of occipital condyles in the adult dry skull of south India. 2017 Apr;7(1):28-32
Morphological study of attachment of costoclavicular ligament on the clavicle in south Indian population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2018 Aug;7(33):3684-6.
Morphometric Study of Pharyngeal Orifice of Auditory Tube in South Indian Population. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2019;7(2.2):6571-4
A Morphometric Study on Glenoid-Cavity of South Indian Population. CIBTech Journal of Surgery. 2018 Dec;7(3):1-5.

Conference: Oral Presentation:
Mrs. Chaitra D has done oral presentation on the topic: Mutations of SLC4A11 in Congenital Hereditary Endothelial Dystrophy: A Systematic Review in the National e Conference" Genomics Conclave 2021 held on 27th & 28th May 2021at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute.

Participated in the Scientific Session "First National Conference of Health & Intellectual Property Right Academy - India" conducted at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University in association with HIPRA from 20th to 21st November 2020

Sponsored Research

Evaluation of Sensitivity and Specificity of Alvarado score in Adults with Acute Appendicitis A Pilot Study
ingle Nucleotide Polymorphism of Omentin Gene (ITLN1) and its Expression- As A Potential Biomarker of Diabetic Foot

Additional Information

Teaching experience of 8 years.

Research Thrust Areas

Medical education

Innovative methods of small group teaching for example role play, model making etc as teaching tool.

Gross anatomy

Morphological and morphometric variations from normal anatomy in both wet and dry specimens.

Histology

Different staining methods are employed to note the microscopic variations.

Services

Mortuary which offers embalming facilities to the public at subsidized rates.

Achievements

Successful implementation of body donation programme since 2008. A total of 117 people have pledged their bodies. Awareness about body donation has increased exponentially over the last five years.

REQUEST INFO