| The second source is germ cells obtained from cadaveric fetal tissue following elective abortion. |
| More than one half of all kidney recipients receive an organ from a cadaveric donor. |
| As already discussed, only a very small percentage of individuals become eligible for cadaveric donation. |
| The surgeon then aseptically packs the cadaveric kidneys in additional iced solution and packages them in sterile iced containers. |
| Figure 4: Magnified cadaveric dissection showing the origin of the volar carpal artery, the lateral part of which is detached from the radius. |
| In large part, cadaveric donation has followed brain death, as this has traditionally been the criteria. |
