This study aimed to analyze the opinion of students about the teaching methodologies applied in their practical classes of human anatomy, as well as to approach bioethical issues involved in the use of cadavers. This study was conducted through a questionnaire applied to 542 students of courses at the Health Sciences Center, Federal University in Pernambuco, who were attending the course of human anatomy in 2011. The data obtained showed that the use of human cadaver in practical classes was considered essential by 88.9% of surveyed, and 98.3% use some auxiliary teaching material. As for the bioethical issues, 80.7% said they had received information regarding the handling a corpse. Thus we see that the use of human corpses was considered essential to the process of teaching and learning in the study of human anatomy, and that the handling of cadavers reflect in the conduct of the future professional with their patients, strengthening the humanization of health professionals.
Anatomy; Methodology; Bioethics; Teaching
