Spatial ability has been found to be a good predictor of success in learning anatomy. However, little research has explored whether spatial ability can be improved through anatomy education and experience. This study had two aims: 1, to determine if spatial ability is a learned or inherent facet in learning anatomy and 2, to ascertain if there is any difference in spatial ability between expert...

The integration of artificial intelligence in veterinary medical education has the potential to revolutionize way students learn anatomy. ChatGPT, launched by OpenAI November 2022, been fastest-growing (AI) application as a learning tool past few months. ChatGPT is virtual assistant that provides with detailed and relevant anatomical knowledge based on internet sources. Apart from advantages an...

S – POSTER PRESENTATIONS (listed alphabetically by first author last name) Demonstrations in Anatomy Instruction: Do I Model or Not? Saleem Ahmed, MBBCh, FCPS; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine; Roanoke, VA, USA OBJECTIVE: Why students in classrooms learn so little despite the many hours spent perfecting the lecture? Why, do they lose attention and foc...

Background: Understanding hand structures is necessary to diagnose its diseases and injuries. Several methods have been used to teach the anatomy of this body part. In this article, we introduce a new educational tool and examine the impact of its use in learning anatomy. Methods: Color images of different layers of hand structures were connected with a spring. On each page, the desired struct...

Since publication of my (Khan, 1945) previous paper on 1 The Organization of Anatomy Department ' I have discussed this and allied topics with eminent anatomists in Britain, France, Switzerland, Canada and U.S.A. during my one-year tour in the West. Those who have completely endorsed the views expressed in this paper constitute a remarkable majority. The dissenting minority differed not on prin...

Background: Anatomy is one of the most important and basic medical science courses in the basic sciences. The aim of this study was to evaluate the importance of anatomy in clinical practice from the viewpoint of intern and extern medical students in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Methods: A descriptive study was performed in the...

INTRODUCTION Anatomy teaching has perhaps the longest history of any component of formalised medical education. In this article we briefly consider the history of dissection, but also review the neglected topic of the history of the use of living anatomy. CURRENT DEBATES The current debates about the advantages and disadvantages of cadavers, prosection versus dissection, and the use of living...