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The Inspector of Anatomy is a statutory appointment under Section 9 of the Anatomy Act 1984. The current holder is Dr Jeremy Metters. The inspector’s role is to ensure human cadavers donated to anatomy departments in British Medical Schools are treated in compliance with the Anatomy Act and the attendant Anatomy Regulations 1988.
HM Inspector of Anatomy holds a statutory appointment under section 9 of the Anatomy Act 1984.
While the number of people donating kidneys, livers and other organs has increased over the last five years, the number of people in England and Wales leaving their whole bodies for medical science has fallen from 670 to 600 over that same period. This has meant that some schools no longer have sufficient for their teaching needs.
Information for anyone are interested in donating their bodies after their death for the benefit of medical education, training and research.
Report of HM Inspector of Anatomy on his investigation of Mr Isaacs' death and, in particular, the retention and intended use for research of his brain.
Government report instigated by the events that took place following the untimely death of Mr Cyril Isaacs in 1987 and the post mortem examination that was carried out the following day at Prestwich Hospital mortuary on the instructions of the Coroner.