90<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the department of human anatomy of Dagestan State Medical University
The article presents the history of the foundation and development of the department of human anatomy of Dagestan State Medical University on the eve of its 90th anniversary. The authors present historical data on the contribution of morphologists who stood at the origins of the department, and on current employees - academic teachers and educators of future generations of followers. The department of human anatomy of Dagestan State Medical University maintains scientific, creative, educational and methodological relations with the leading departments of anatomy in Russia and other countries. At present, the department of human anatomy of Dagestan State Medical University is developing an actual scientific scope: the influence of dehydration and sanatorium-resort and balneological factors on the morphology of the structures of the lymphatic system and lymphoid organs. Scientific plans and pedagogical innovations will undoubtedly find a worthy embodiment in the activities of the department of human anatomy of Dagestan State Medical University.