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J carcass , also known as corpse (single) in medical, literary, and legal use, or when intended for dissection, is a dead body.

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Human decay

Observing the various stages of decomposition can help determine how long the body has died.

Decomposition steps

The first stage is autolysis, better known as self-digestion, in which the body's cells are destroyed by the action of their own digestive enzymes. However, this enzyme is released into the cell because the active process stops in the cell, not as an active process. In other words, although autolysis resembles the active process of digesting nutrients by living cells, dead cells do not actively digest themselves as often claimed in popular literature and as a synonym of autolysis self-digestion seems to imply. As a result of autolysis, fluids are created that penetrate the skin layer and make skin peel. During this stage, flies (now) start laying at the exposure of the body: eyes, nostrils, mouth, ears, open wounds, and other holes. The larvae hatch (maggots) from the fly, then go under the skin and start eating the body.
The second stage of decomposition is bloated; bacteria in the intestine begin to break down body tissues, releasing accumulated gases in the intestine, which becomes trapped by early collapse of the small intestine. These bloating occur mostly in the abdomen, and occasionally in the mouth and genitals. The tongue may swell. This usually occurs around the second week of decomposition. The accumulation of gas and bloating will continue until the body decomposes enough to allow the gas to escape.
The third stage is decay. This is the last and longest stage. Decay is where the larger body structure decomposes, and the tissue melts. The digestive, brain, and lung organ is the first to be destroyed. Under normal conditions, the organ can not be identified after three weeks. The muscles can be eaten by bacteria or eaten by animals. Finally, sometimes after a few years, all that remains is the skeleton. In acid-rich soil, the skeleton will eventually dissolve into its basic chemical.

The degree of decomposition depends on many factors including temperature and environment. The warmer and moist the environment, the faster the body decomposes.

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History

The Greek physician Herophilus (335-280 BC) and Erasistratus (c.304-c.250 BC) were among the first recorded to have a dissected body. Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564), author of De humani corporis fabrica , capable of removing many misconceptions by dissecting human corpses, is considered the father of modern human anatomy. Indian manuscripts Sushruta Samhita (2nd century BC) and Charaka Samhita have mentioned surgical procedures.

The tradition of dissecting criminals was brought into the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries when anatomy schools became popular in England and Scotland. The criminals who were executed for their crimes were used as the first corpse. From the 16th century until 1832, and the passage of the Anatomy Law, in England the only carcasses legally available for slaughter came from executed murderers. Demand for carcasses increases as the number of executed criminals decreases. Because corpses are in very high demand, it becomes common to steal corpses from graves to keep markets available.

Methods of preserving corpses have changed over the last 200 years. At that time, the corpse should be used immediately because there is no adequate method to keep the body from decomposing quickly. Preservation is necessary to carry out classes and lessons about the human body. Glutaraldehyde is the first major chemical used to embalm and preserve the body despite leaving yellow stains on the tissue, which can interfere with observations and research.

Formaldehyde is a chemical used as a major embalming chemical now. It is a colorless solution that maintains tissue in its vibrant texture and can keep the body well maintained for a long time.

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The body in science

Bodies have contributed to body science and medical students often use corpses to study anatomy. Bodies are often used to verify surgical techniques before moving on to surviving patients. While many schools have resorted to technology and surgical models to teach students, corpses are still needed for direct learning. However, the cost of maintaining the cadaver dissection facility has limited the time and resources available for teaching dirty anatomy in many medical schools, with some adopting alternative or alternative-based teaching or simulation. This, coupled with a decrease in time devoted to rough anatomical programs in the growing medical school curriculum, has led to controversy surrounding the adequacy of anatomical teaching with nearly half of the newly qualified doctors believing that they received inadequate anatomy teaching.

Appendectomy, removal of the appendix, is performed 28,000 times a year in the United States and is still performed on human corpses and not by technological simulations. Dirty anatomy, a common course in medical school that studies the body's visual structure, gives students the opportunity to have a direct learning environment. The need for corpses also grows beyond the academic program for research. Organizations such as Treatment of Science and Anatomy Gift Records help send the body most needed.

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Preservation and care techniques of the corpse

After a person dies, the body is injected with an embalming fluid through the arterial system. The embalming fluid contains many different chemicals: cell conditioner, cavity liquid, dye, preservative chemistry, water, humectant, etc. Embalming fluid is a mixture of about nine plus chemicals that make up it. Famous chemicals are known as methanol and formaldehyde, also known as glutaraldehyde. These chemicals, such as Methanol, are highly toxic to humans, and reasonable precautions must be taken. Also, the disease can still be transmitted by corpses. Although rare, diseases such as HIV, TB, and Hep A/B, can still be a threat. When handling latex gloves expire should be at any time. Masks are recommended for use, because chemicals such as Formaldehyde, rapidly evaporate into the air, mold spores, and aerosols. Another precaution is to have a corpse in a well-ventilated area and to ensure fresh air is available. Needed eye protection, for possible fluid/splash/smoke into the eye.

Although, taking precautions and being in a well-ventilated area is necessary, it is also the subject of the corpse to dry out more quickly. Standard precautions to slow down this process are very important for students and professors. Precautions, including plastic wrap and body bags to help keep moisture longer, when the body is not used for scientific learning purposes. Other measures require antifungal fluids and moisening. When or if, the fungus begins to grow in the cadaver, it is advisable to use an antifungal and remove all plastic/wrapping/sheet covering the corpse. Phenol has been used to clean the fungus. (WARNING: no trained personnel should handle Phenol) (WARNING: never touch Phenol with or without gloves, use other objects to handle phenol) Wear gloves and use FORCEPS to handle fabric, while wiping fungus All areas that seem to be still affected with mold after cleansing is recommended to be cut and disposed of in an appropriate manner. Mushrooms are rare, but should be taken seriously as well as chemicals used to get rid of fungi.

To prevent any growth (eg fungi), it is recommended to use a moisturizing solution. Nebanol is a Moistening Agent/Antifungal used to keep the body moist and lithe body, longer. Moistening Solution/Nebanol can be purchased from Nebraska Scientific. Nebanol is a harmless solution, as per OSHA approval. Using Moisturize Solutions regularly and frequently, preventing mold from ever growing and safer than alternative chemicals such as phenol.