The paper summarizes methods for the preparation and storage of anatomical specimens used for different tasks of the university and postgraduate teaching of normal and clinical anatomy at the Saint Petersburg First State Medical University. The embalming techniques include Abrikosov’s formalin-glycerin method, Prives’ formalin-free method, polymeric embalming method, and alcohol method. The paper gives the experience in teaching X-ray anatomy, by applying X-ray films, computed and MRI scans, an interactive anatomical table, and testing programs for interrogating lessons. Possible prospects for using visual aids in teaching anatomy are highlighted.