Human Anatomy - Science topic

Purpose As digital education is encroaching on the traditional method, it is important to get, the feedback of medical students. The current study has been proposed to investigate the perception of first-year MBBS students, regarding the use of 3D atlas for gross anatomy study as adjunct along with cadaveric dissection. Methods The feedback of 91...

A deep understanding of gross anatomy is imperative for healthcare professionals for clinical examination, diagnosis, and safe and effective treatment of their patients. In this regard, satisfactory assessment of musculoskeletal disorders by physical therapists (PT) requires an in-depth knowledge of the morphology, position, and spatial relations o...

Neuroanatomy knowledge is pivotal due to the constantly increased use of neuroimaging in everyday clinical practice, even in the emergency setting as it is for patients potentially affected by stroke. To empower our students, we are relying on innovative 3D digital tools to teach human anatomy, exploiting several approaches among which Anatomage Ta...

Ten years ago, on March, 18th 2014 in Florence Prof. Lucia Formigli, 54 years old, passed away. She was an Associate Professor of Human Anatomy at the University of Florence and a member of the Italian Society of Anatomy and Histology. We, who had the privilege and the pleasure of working with her, an extraordinary person with many talents, wish to...

The scientific museology highlights the importance of the specialized museum collections of anatomy as tools for teaching and scientific communication. The cultural heritage, deriving from research and study activities, have been preserved over the centuries They are not simple goods to be exhibited, but are dissemination means of scientific cultur...

Cadaver dissection in post-graduate training programs in aesthetic medicine offers physicians the opportunity of a three-dimensional knowledge of the face morphology, the individual regions, and layers of the face with all neighbouring structures including the main arteries, veins, and nerves. This study has evaluated the effectiveness of this educ...

In the present communication, the painting La Carità (The Charity) by Francesco de Rossi, also known as Salviati (1510-1563), is examined from a multidisciplinary perspective, combining the following disciplines: human anatomy, palaeopathology and history of art. In the impossibility to establish a final diagnosis due to the artistic nature of the...

Dissecting and studying the morphology of the tibial insertion point of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee joint, and using finite element analysis software to analyze the distribution of mechanical insertion points of the ACL, providing a new concept for clinical ACL reconstruction. Method: Ten fresh adult knee joint specimens were s...

Virtual Reality (VR) technology enables users to immerse themselves in computer-generated environments, providing experiences that are otherwise difficult to attain in real life. VR has expanded from gaming into diverse fields, even the medical sector. In medical education, VR is mainly employed for anatomy and surgical practice, enhancing the lear...

The hand has a high functional significance, and it is important to note that today, especially during military operations, it is often subject to injuries. In addition, hand injuries are common both at work and in everyday life. The success of reconstructive operations and restoration of motor functions of the hand largely depends on the extent to...

The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an online asynchronous training program for near-peer teachers at the medical school level, designed using Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction. A qualitative phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews and a reflective journal was conducted with second-year medical students...

Traditionally, there are two pedagogical approaches to teaching human anatomy. The first is the systems-based approach (study of body systems – bones, muscles, organs – separately) gross anatomy courses and the second is the segmental-based approach (study of body segments – upper and lower limbs and trunk – separately); both are highly recommended...

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of technologically assisted learning for anatomy courses in sport science collegiate. Methods: One hundred forty-four first-year students from sport sciences faculty attended a required anatomy course in the syllabus. The participants of this class were composed of two learning groups as Clas...

O presente relato de experiência discorre sobre um minicurso intitulado Revisão Anatômica no Cadáver. A atividade foi realizada durante a X Semana Acadêmica de Medicina da Faculdade de Medicina do Mucuri, na Universidade Federal dos Vales Jequitinhonha e Mucuri em Teófilo Otoni-MG, sob a organização da Liga de Ciências Morfofuncionais Aplicadas. Es...

The pedagogical element is powerful in the Book of Proverbs as the primary teaching material for wisdom seekers. Interestingly, in Proverbs 6:16-19, a unique pedagogical element emerges because it is organized based on the anatomy of the human body, eyes, tongue, hands, heart, and feet. It closes with a complete picture of the human being, a false...

Background Undergraduate medical education is currently undergoing a remarkable period of transformation. The exponential growth of medical knowledge, accompanied by societal changes and expectations for the upcoming generation of physicians, is placing immense pressure on academic institutions to reform their curricula, particularly foundational c...

Background Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) education has become an essential component of medical school curricula. Ultrasound represents a highly effective teaching modality to reinforce anatomical knowledge gained during cadaveric dissections. At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-School of Medicine (TTUHSC-SOM), POCUS was incorporated...

Recent advances in digital technologies are transforming how we investigate Africa's past, providing archaeologists and palaeoanthropologists with enhanced tools for documentation, analysis, and interpretation. This session will explore cutting-edge digital methods, such as 3D scanning, digital modelling, GIS, photogrammetry, and machine learning,...

Introduction The evolving curricula in medical education have significantly reduced the time allocated for learning and clinically correlating anatomical facts. This has led to noticeable gaps in the anatomical knowledge observed by specialists while training junior residents and is being extensively documented in the literature. Materials and met...

Flexibility is one of the key components of success in Taekwondo, and, due to the demands of human anatomy, should be developed appropriately. The aim of this study was to determine the level of flexibility in male and female Taekwondo athletes and to identify any significant difference between the two genders in this physical quality. A total of a...

Introduction: Human anatomy is a foundational discipline in medical education, focusing on the structural and functional relationships within the human body. Rooted in ancient Greek origins, the term "anatomy" signifies the dissection and study of body structures. As medical education evolves, bridging theoretical knowledge with clinical applicatio...

Anatomical education is transitioning from the time‐honored cadaveric dissection to a blend of learner‐centered and technology‐enhanced learning approaches. In view of the increased use of various technologies for teaching and learning human anatomy, the aim of this study is to explore students' acceptance of four learning technologies using the te...

A dissecação cadavérica é um método utilizado no ensino universitário da área da saúde. No entanto, observou-se a escassez de investigações sobre a relação intrínseca entre dissecação anatômica, história da anatomia humana e o ensino da Anatomia no Brasil. À vista disso, a presente pesquisa objetiva realizar uma revisão integrativa acerca da dissec...

Introduction: Game-based mobile applications have become powerful tools to aid the learningprocess. In the study of human anatomy, the use of apps has shown promise, providing studentswith an interactive and accessible way to explore and understand the complexity of the humanbody. Objective: This study describes the performance on digital platforms...

Medical image colorization can greatly enhance the interpretability of the underlying imaging modality and provide insights into human anatomy. The objective of medical image colorization is to transfer a diverse spectrum of colors distributed across human anatomy from Cryosection data to source MRI data while retaining the structures of the MRI. T...

Background: Oral and implant surgery represent highly specialized fields within dentistry that require a deep understanding of complex anatomical structures, together with practical hands-on experience. The present review examines common trends in oral and implant surgery training, focusing on how traditional methods like donated body dissection co...

One of the most significant challenges facing students of health science is the study of human anatomy. The intricate and multifaceted nature of anatomical structures, coupled with their three-dimensional configuration, renders the subject particularly challenging. Furthermore, the subject is typically introduced during the initial years of health...

Manual segmentation of patient CT images is both time-consuming and labor-intensive. Additionally, classic image processing techniques are insufficient in CT images due to the close pixel values of tissues. Automatic segmentation of the aorta in human anatomy can reduce healthcare workers' workload in preoperative planning. This study compares the...

En la Universidad Privada del Valle, durante la cátedra de anatomía humana y el proceso de disección cadavérica, al momento de realizar cortes de cabeza y cuello en 10 piezas anatómicas, con el objetivo de estudiar las cavidades nasales, la faringe y la laringe. Se encuentra el notable engrosamiento de la úvula, paladar y la epiglotis, que reducía...

Bloom’s Taxonomy is an andragogical tool that classifies educational objectives, learning activities, and assessments into distinct levels of cognitive thinking. Preclinical medical sciences educators aim to promote higher-order thinking in their curricula to help students develop clinical decision-making skills and foster deep learning. However, m...

A didactic student workbook has been used to teach human anatomy and physiology. The didactic workbook has significantly reduced the disparity between teaching materials and students. It accommodated all student learning styles, integrated with asma al-husna (the best names are based on the characteristics of God). This workbook also integrates con...

The human chin, also frequently referred to as the mental prominence, is a part of the human anatomy whose evolutionary origin and function have divided scientific opinion to this day. There were suggestions it could have been used in defence, assisted in the mastication process, aided in the formation of words (i.e. speaking), or that it played a...

Medical imaging, notably Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), plays a vital role in contemporary healthcare by offering detailed insights into internal structures. Addressing the escalating demand for precise diagnostics, this research focuses on the challenges of multi-class segmentation in MRI. The proposed algorithm integrates diffusion models, cap...

This protocol describes the procedure for editing DICOM data to create precise STL-format surface data of organs. Using this method, surface data of organs obtained through auto-segmentation in DICOM viewers such as 3D-Slicer, along with Multi-Planar Reconstruction (MPR) images generated from DICOM data, can be spatially aligned within Blender. By...

Art and medicine have long influenced one another, with historical art movements shaping not only aesthetic trends but also conceptions of health, disease, and human anatomy. This paper examines the intertwined evolution of art and medicine across pivotal historical periods, highlighting the Renaissance's focus on anatomical accuracy, Romanticism's...

A Monitoria Acadêmica (MA) no ensino de Anatomia Humana (AH) é uma ferramenta fundamental para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Durante a pandemia da COVID-19, o ambiente virtual foi a principal estratégia de ensino utilizada pelas instituições de nível superior para realização das aulas, bem como para a realização de outras atividades universitá...

According to self-determination theory, frustration of basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) leads to ill-being and negatively affects the learning process. The present study aimed to analyze the effects of a gamified creativity-based teaching method of human anatomy on basic psychological needs frustration compared with...

Preserving topological structures is important in real-world applications, particularly in sensitive domains such as healthcare and medicine, where the correctness of human anatomy is critical. However, most existing image editing models focus on manipulating intensity and texture features, often overlooking object geometry within images. To addres...

Abstract Background: Generative artificial intelligence (AI) models that can produce photorealistic images from text descriptions have many applications in medicine, including medical education and the generation of synthetic data. However, it can be challenging to evaluate their heterogeneous outputs and to compare between different models. There...

Durante a pandemia da COVID-19, as instituições de ensino precisaram migrar as atividades presenciais para o modelo remoto, incluindo a monitoria acadêmica (MA). Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar se a MA remota influencia na percepção de aprendizagem dos discentes na disciplina de Anatomia Humana (AH). Participaram do estudo 83...

During the COVID‐19 pandemic, anatomy educators have demonstrated their ability to respond to face‐to‐face (F2F) teaching restrictions and offer emergency remote teaching and learning (ERTL) approach. Another educational model that was intensified during COVID‐19 was blended learning (BL) which is a combination of F2F and online settings. Studies o...

Anatomic variations in the upper limb are of great significance as they pose implications on surgical techniques and raise the risk of intraoperative injury.The presence of dorsoepitrochlearis muscle was discovered during routine dissection of a male cadaver at the Department of Human Anatomy. This variant muscle was found in the right axillary reg...

Objetivo: Avaliar a realidade aumentada (RA) no ensino de anatomia humana para ciências médicas e compará-las aos métodos tradicionais, além de analisar a experiência dos estudantes. Métodos: Elaborada com base nas recomendações do PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes). Fez-se a busca, nas bases de dados estabe...

This paper examines the impact and effectiveness of educational Universally Designed (UD) Augmented Reality (AR) applications compared to traditional paper-based counterparts. The study evaluates accessibility, usability, user experience, and short-term learning outcomes in marine biology, human anatomy, and cultural history. Thirty-six participant...

Este artigo investiga as metodologias utilizadas no ensino de Anatomia e Fisiologia Humana na Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) no Brasil, com foco em práticas pedagógicas que favorecem a permanência e o sucesso acadêmico dos alunos. Dada a alta taxa de evasão e a diversidade dos alunos, a EJA exige metodologias diferenciadas que respeitem as expe...

Os mapas conceituais surgiram a partir da Teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa. Segundo essa teoria, o processo de aquisição do conhecimento ocorre quando o aprendiz consegue conectar um conhecimento pré-existente a um novo conceito. No presente estudo, foi analisado o impacto do uso dos mapas conceituais como ferramenta pedagógica para potencializ...

Augmented reality (AR) has been investigated as an engaging educational tool that motivates undergraduate health science students to learn human anatomy. AR technology is developing rapidly, supporting medical education by presenting models of human anatomy as digital objects overlaid in the real world via mobile or head‐mounted display (HMD). The...

The article describes the peculiarities of development and formation of variants of external shape and localization of thyroid and parathyroid glands in human embryos of 7-9 weeks of gestation.Aim of the study. The objective of the study was to fi nd the regularities of development and formation of embryotopographic relations between the thyroid an...

The relevance of this article is underscored by recent legislative changes in Ukraine, including the “Higher Education Law” and the “Law on Scientific and Technical Activity”, which have increased focus on integrating research into the educational framework of higher education institutions. These laws emphasize the need for a symbiotic relationship...

Morfologia Humana é a ciência que estuda a forma, a constituição e o desenvolvimento dos múltiplos sistemas orgânicos e dos diversos órgãos do corpo sendo ofertada a diferentes cursos da área de ciências biológicas e da saúde. No curso de Farmácia da Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), a disciplina de Morfologia é ofertada nos...

Modern medicine demands innovations in medical education, particularly in the learning of human anatomy, traditionally taught through textbooks, dissections, and lectures. Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a promising tool to address the limitations of these conventional methods by emphasising vision-based and active learning. However, current VR...

Technological developments have significantly impacted various aspects of life, most notably healthcare and education. A nursing education shift was required to prepare digital generation. Consequently, nurse educators must adopt innovative approaches to teaching and learning, like incorporating immersive virtual reality (VR) into human anatomy cou...

This book offers a comprehensive view of how AI is transforming education, promoting accessibility and digital well-being. Through innovative studies, the book examines the responsible implementation of AI as a pedagogical tool, highlighting its inclusive potential for individuals with disabilities. With practical examples, such as the use of chatb...

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are fibroblast-like non-hematopoietic cells with self-renewal and differentiation capacity, and thereby great potential in regeneration and wound healing. MSC populations are heterogeneous not only inherently, but also among different model species. In particular, porcine MSC serve as a frequently used resource for tran...

Introducción. La comprensión lectora disciplinar debe entenderse como un proceso altamente complejo que implica no sólo el procesamiento del texto, sino también la interacción de factores psicosociobiolingüísticos. Dentro de los factores lingüísticos, el léxico especializado no siempre ha ocupado un lugar preponderante dentro de los modelos que exp...

Understanding genetic variation is important in science education and in today’s world, for example, to respond to the changing environment and face species extinction. However, students often need help to grasp its importance and complexities due to fragmented knowledge and a need for more awareness of how different concepts are interconnected. Ge...

Background Understanding human anatomy is fundamental to building medical competencies. This study explored the diverse perceptions of medical students in Saudi Arabia and Egypt concerning virtual dissection applications. Methods Students from different Saudi and Egyptian governmental universities were invited. The online questionnaire covered the...

The concept of Marma in Ayurveda holds profound significance, representing vital points on the body where life force resides. Among these, Sadhyopranahara Marma is particularly critical, capable of causing immediate death if injured. Basti, one of the 19 Sadhyopranahara Marma, is highlighted for its unique properties and significance. This study ai...

Fibre Bragg Gratings (FBGs), another category of optical sensors, have been widely utilized due to their small size, higher sensitivity, and multiplexing capabilities. In the presented study, FBG arrays-based respiratory belts have been designed to analyze the breathing patterns occurring during different stages of breathing i.e., Normal, Accelerat...

The forehead, in human anatomy, is the region of the face that lies between the hairline and the eyebrows, and laterally between the temples. Its clinical significance is notable due to its involvement in various medical, dermatological, and even neurological conditions. Biblical references to the forehead are evaluated from a contemporary perspec...

Background: Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRGS) is an established method for treating persistent and severe pain conditions. However, performing DRGS has significant challenges. Current DRGS systems are expensive, hindering accessibility for many patients and health care systems. Additionally, placing DRGS devices requires specialized training...

The teaching of gross anatomy has traditionally relied on cadaveric dissection, providing students with tactile experience and a direct understanding of human anatomy. However, advancements in technology have introduced digital dissection tools as alternative teaching methods. This study investigates the impact of cadaveric versus digital dissectio...

The field of medical education faces a significant challenge in teaching human anatomy, a fundamental aspect of medical science that is often perceived as complex and demanding. Understanding the shapes and anatomical structure locations is crucial for students to master the intricacies of anatomy. Visuospatial ability, which involves comprehending...

Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that augments reality with two- or three-dimensional computer-generated imagery (CGI), objects, or information, and allows users to interact efficiently. The aim of this study was to measure the effectiveness of Augmented Reality (AR) application in teaching Human Body anatomy and determine the attention and c...

A cadeia da fala, como apresentada por Denes e Pinson (1993), é um dos primeiros tópicos abordados nos cursos introdutórios de linguística na graduação. Trata-se de uma representação abstrata em 2D das partes do corpo responsáveis pela linguagem humana. A compreensão dessa representação requer conhecimento prévio sobre a constituição fisiológica do...

Dear Editors, The advancement of technology has led to a transformation in medical education. At this stage, the ethical considerations surrounding the use of cadavers in medical education are particularly intriguing. Nowadays, it is possible to digitally recreate real cadavers with virtual content. Such materials are referred to as virtual cadaver...

O músculo piriforme está localizado na região glútea, originando-se na superfície anterior do sacro e estendendo-se pelo sulco isquiático até se inserir no trocanter maior do fêmur. Este músculo é crucial para a rotação externa e abdução do quadril, podendo também atuar como extensor. A síndrome do piriforme pode resultar de trauma, excesso de peso...

Digital model platforms and applications are common in anatomy education and continue to grow in number, which suggests that educators and students find use for these tools despite the lack of widely accepted best practices. Consequently, it is a challenge for educators to mindfully integrate digital models into curriculum. This short‐term, longitu...

Purpose Flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) has become indispensable in endoscopic urological practice. Multiple ureteroscopes with different characteristics were developed, the objective of the study was to determine if FURS are equivalent when put in anatomical conditions. Methods A comparative in vitro study of 10 different FURS was performed. Each ure...

Com o passar do tempo, a internet tem ganhado cada vez mais espaço no mundo, não sendo diferente para o meio educacional. Atualmente, os cursos de EAD combinam várias TIC para o discente poder estudar. No currículo do curso de Educação Física licenciatura e bacharelado, existe uma proporção altíssima de demanda prática (derivado de estágios obrigat...

Dissection provides an understanding of human anatomy that is difficult to achieve solely with the use of textbooks. The knowledge obtained from anatomical dissection has allowed medical practitioners the ability to understand the anatomy that forms that basis of a particular clinical presentation, and more effectively treat the condition. These co...

Introduction Triphallia, a rare congenital anomaly describing the presence of three distinct penile shafts, has been reported only once in the literature. This case report, based on an extensive literature review, describes the serendipitous discovery during cadaveric dissection of the second reported human case of triphallia, distinctly morphologi...

El objetivo del presente artículo es ofrecer un análisis de los esfuerzos que la reacción eclesiástica anti-ilustrada y contrarrevolucionaria, así como ciertos sectores del establishment médico hispano emprendieron a finales del siglo XVIII para fijar y definir una comprensión médico-teológica del ser humano acorde a los postulados católicos tradic...

The purpose of this research was to understand how second-semester students of the Medicine and Surgery academic program at Universidad del Valle learn about the main ideas of Human Macroscopic Anatomy (HMA). As a methodological proposal, a case study was carried out. Students' knowledge and understanding of HMA was assessed. For this, the Pedagogi...