Although prosections are often used to demonstrate challenging dissections and provide alternative views, a recent study suggests that they may be better applied in replacement of simple, rather than complicated, dissections (McWhorter and Forester, 2004).

Which is better dissection or prosection?

Some have concluded that prosections are equally effective. However, others argue that the use of prosections is not as effective, and that dissections help students learn about "detached concern," better understand medical uncertainty, and allow teachers to raise moral issues about death and dying.

What's the difference between dissection and prosection?

Prosection is done previously by someone else. You just get to see and sift through the stuff inside. Dissection is where you personally dig in.