Department of Anatomy | SVIMS

About the Department

The Department of Anatomy is actively involved in teaching activities for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. Apart from U.G and P.G teaching, the Department is involved in teaching activity to various other courses like B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Allied Health Sciences and Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Ph.D program.

The faculty of the department have passion for teaching and work for the overall development of the UG students by involving them in several academic activities such as seminars, quiz programmes and integrated teaching. The department has air-conditioned lecture halls, Histology lab, well established museum with variety of preserved speciments and promotes academic excellence and research culture. Other services provided by the Department are tranport embalming and voluntary body donation program for teaching and research purpose.

Faculty

Dr. C. Sreekanth, Professor & HOD
Dr. K. Prathiba, Professor
Dr. G.N. Charitha, Associate Professor
Dr. D. Srivani, Assistant Professor
Dr. U. Sunil Kumar, Assistant Professor
Dr. N. Kavya, Assistant Professor
Dr. M. K. Lalitha Kumari, Tutor
Mr. K. Thyagaraju, Tutor
Mr. C. Venkataramana, Tutor
Mr. D. Kishore Naick, Tutor

MD Anatomy Post Graduates

Dr. B. K. Krishnaveni
Dr. T. Pranathi

Research Projects

Ongoing Projects (National)

Principal Investigator: Dr. M. K. Lalitha Kumari
Title: Comparative study of Morphometric Characteristics and Anatomical Variations of the Internal Carotid Artery, Vertebral artery and their three terminal branches (Anterior, Middle, Posterior Cerebral Arteries) using CT Angiography in hypertensive and T2 Diabetic Patients.
Funding Agency: Self
Year of Beginning: 26-06-2025
Principal Investigator: Mr. C. Venkataramana
Title: A comparative postpartum evaluation of placental morphology, morphometry and CD34 immunohistochemical expression in normal pregnancies, gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Funding Agency: Self
Year of Beginning: 24-02-2025
Principal Investigator: Mr. K. Thyagaraju
Title: An exploratory study on the preservation of fetal morphology across various gestational age groups using commercially available silicon. A modified plastination technique for educational and Research applications.
Funding Agency: Self
Year of Beginning: 26-06-2025
Principal Investigator: Mr. D. Kishore Naick
Title: Evaluation of MLH1 gene expression in prostatic cancer patients: Histological insights and cell line based study.
Funding Agency: Self
Year of Beginning: 26-06-2025
Principal Investigator: Dr. U. Sunil Kumar
Title: A study on variations in the branching pattern of Axillary artery by cadaveric dissection.
Funding Agency: Self
Year of Beginning: 2025
Principal Investigator: Dr. U. Sunil Kumar
Title: A study on non-recurrent laryngeal nerve and its associated anomalies by cadaveric dissection - its clinical importance.
Funding Agency: Self
Year of Beginning: 2025

Theses Submitted

Dr. Balaji Krishnaveni – “Morphometric study of ventricular system of human brain by computed tomography in population of Rayalaseema region (MD Thesis), SVIMS-SPMCW.”

Ongoing Thesis Work

Dr. T. Pranathi – “Morphological & Morphometric study of Adult Dry Human Sacra” (MD Thesis)

Conferences Attended / Lectures Delivered

International

Dr. C. Sreekanth, Dr. K. Prathiba, Dr. D. Srivani, Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - attended NexTGen-25 international hybrid conference on Neuro Genetics & Paediatrics held at Dept. of Anatomy, AIIMS, Madurai on 30th August 2025.

National / State

Dr. C. Sreekanth, Dr. K. Prathiba, Dr. D. Srivani, Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - attended NexTGen-25 national online conference on “Genetics in cancer” conducted by AIMS, Madurai on Feb 7th & 8th.
Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - attended GASTROFEST 2025 held at Panimalar Medical College, Chennai on 19th-20th June 2025.
Dr. K. Prathiba, Dr. D. Srivani, Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - attended National Conference on Cerebral Blood Supply held at Saveetha Medical College, SIMATS, Thandalam on 24th to 26th October 2025.
Dr. K. Prathiba, Dr. D. Srivani, Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - attended 22nd RSA Meet 2025 at AIIMS, Mangalagiri on 5th-6th July 2025.
Dr. T. Pranathi attended 22nd Regional Society of Anatomists meet 2025 at AIIMS, Mangalagiri during 5-6 July 2025.

Presentations by Post Graduate Students

Pranathi T – Poster presentation on “Rectus sternalis - Anatomical significance and clinical implications” at 22nd RSA Conference 2025, AIIMS Mangalagiri (5-6 July 2025).

Publications (Indexed Journals)

Bhavya P, Srivani D, Prathibha K, Sreekanth C. Cadaveric morphometry of the left coronary artery: anatomical insights for clinical and surgical applications. Journal of Contemporary Clinical Practice. 2025;11(10):230-234.
Bhavya P, Srivani D, Prathibha K, Sreekanth C. Cadaveric morphometry of the left coronary artery: anatomical insights for clinical and surgical applications. J Contemp Clin Pract. 2025;11(10):411-418.
Bhavya P1, D Srivani2, Prathibha K3, C. Sreekanth4. Variations in the Left Coronary Artery among Cadaveric Hearts from the Rayalaseema Region. European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine (EJCM). 2025;15(10).
Dr. C. Sreekanth, Dr. U. Sunil Kumar, Dr. K. Prathiba, Dr. Vinayaka Naik I. A Study on Foramen Ovale and Foramen Spinosum in Dry Human Skulls of Rayalaseema Region. Eur J Cardiovasc Med. 2025;15(9):595–598.
C. Sreekanth, U. Sunil Kumar, K. Prathiba, Vinayaka Naik I. A Cadaveric Study on the Rectus Sternalis Muscle: Anatomical Variations and Clinical Implications. Eur J Cardiovasc Med. 2025;15(9):680–685.
T. Sravani, P. Sofia, G.N. Charitha, T. Indira, KVN. Geetha Devi. Facial Soft Tissue Thickness in Forensic Facial Reconstruction Using MRI in South East Indian Population. International Journal of Medicine and Public Health. 2025;15(1).

CME / Seminars / Workshops

Conducted

CME on “Surgical Anatomy of Stomach” conducted by the departments of General Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Anatomy and Forensic Medicine at SVIMS, Tirupati on 1st November 2025.

Attended

Dr. K. Prathiba, Dr. D. Srivani - Attended online ME training for faculty, CMC Vellore on 8th January 2025.
Dr. D. Srivani - Attended Webex MedOne Education for Test Prep on 30th January 2025.
Dr. D. Srivani, Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - Attended CME cum Workshop on Mastering Neuro Anatomy at JSS Medical College, Mysuru on 12th February 2025.
Dr. U. Sunil Kumar, Mr. C. Venkataramana - Attended Virtual Microscopy Workshop at CMC Vellore on 21st March 2025.
Dr. G.N. Charitha, Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - Attended Workshop on Gen AI for Teaching and Research (ServiceSetu Foundation) on 8th-9th December 2025.
Dr. D. Srivani - Attended Zonal CME GASTRON 25 held at ACSR, GMC, Nellore on 12th April 2025.
Dr. K. Prathiba - Attended CME & Workshop on Advanced Neuroanatomy at AIIMS, Kalyan on 2nd May 2025.
Dr. M.K. Lalitha Kumari - Attended Master Class “Crack the Anatomy exam with confidence” (Thieme Publishers) 19th–21st May 2025.
D. Kishore Naick - Attended International Webinar on Accreditation in Medical Education (SDUAHER, Kolar) on 21st May 2025.
D. Kishore Naick - Attended Workshop on Sanger Sequencing (EDUBYT) on 21st May 2025.
D. Kishore Naick - Renewed AHA BLS Instructor certificate on 05.06.2025.
Dr. D. Srivani - Attended Webex webinar on Infra temporal fossa on 27th June 2025.
Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - Attended online training course on Research Questionnaire Design (New Delhi) 28-30 June 2025.
Dr. D. Srivani, Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - Attended Immunohistochemistry Workshop at 22nd RSA Meet 2025 (AIIMS Mangalagiri).
Dr. T. Pranathi - Attended Museum techniques workshop at AIIMS Mangalagiri on 4th July 2025.
D. Kishore Naick - Attended International Webinar on AI in Medical Education (SDUAHER, Kolar) on 03.09.2025.
Dr. K. Prathiba, Dr. D. Srivani, Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - Attended Workshop on Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis (ServiceSetu Foundation) 3rd–5th Nov 2025.
Mr. C. Venkataramana - Attended 5-day FDP on Data Analysis using Advanced Excel (26th–30th Nov 2025).
Dr. K. Prathiba, Dr. G.N. Charitha, Dr. D. Srivani, Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - Attended Workshop on Anthropometry (KMC Manipal) 5th Dec 2025.
Dr. K. Prathiba, Dr. D. Srivani - Attended World Meditation Day online program (Heartfulness) on 21st Dec 2025.

Other Academic Activities

Dr. K. Prathiba, Dr. D. Srivani, Dr. U. Sunil Kumar - Completed NPTEL course Introduction to Research Methodology (Jan–Apr 2025).
D. Kishore Naick - Completed Scientific Writing in Health Research (ICMR NPTEL) Feb 2025.
D. Kishore Naick - Completed Ethics Review of Health Research (NIE-ICMR) March 2025.
Dr. M.K. Lalitha Kumari, Mr. K. Thyagaraju, Mr. C. Venkataramana, D. Kishore Naick - Completed Research Methodology course (July–Sep 2025).
Dr. K. Prathiba, Dr. D. Srivani - Completed Scientific Writing in Health Research (ICMR NPTEL) Sep 2025.
Dr. K. Prathiba - Received appreciation certificate for reviewing Inderbir Singh’s Textbook of Clinical Neuroanatomy (12th Edition), Jaypee Publishers, 2025.