Human Anatomy Module: An Interactive Web-Based Learning Resource

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OPEN ACCESSJuly 8, 2014Human Anatomy Module: An Interactive Web-Based Learning Resource Aaron Lee, Ran Zhao, Patrick Cooper, James Watras Aaron Lee University of Connecticut School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Ran Zhao University of Connecticut School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Patrick Cooper University of Connecticut Health Center Google Scholar More articles by this author , James Watras University of Connecticut Health Center Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9836 SectionsAboutAbstract ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail AbstractAbstract Introduction: Having a solid foundation in human anatomy is essential for all medical students. It is a widely-accepted dogma that achieving competency in any field requires hours of practice. When studying human anatomy, this practice is acquired by studying the structures of interest in an anatomy atlas and in a human cadaver. Methods: The Human Anatomy Module (HAM) was designed to provide students with a supplemental resource for learning the anatomy of the extremities. The HAM has three sections that are designated Atlas, Learn, and Identify. The Atlas section contains photos from prosected cadavers, and it allows for the learner to toggle labels for the structures on and off. The Learn section contains tables, outlines, interactive learning activities, and multiple choice quizzes, all of which were created to help students establish a strong conceptual understanding of anatomy of the extremities. The Identify section allows students to practice identifying structures displayed in photos from prosected cadavers. The learner receives instant feedback upon submitting an answer so that knowledge gaps can immediately be corrected. Results: The Human Anatomy Module (HAM) has been used by first-year medical and dental students at our institution for the past two school years (classes of 2016 and 2017). We have received positive feedback from students who have chosen to use it as a resource to study anatomy of the extremities. The module was hosted on our university web server, and usage statistics show that 95% of students accessed the module. A voluntary survey administered to both classes showed that 95% of students found the module to be useful and 87% felt that it helped them to prepare for the anatomy practical exam. Students felt that the most important sections of the module were the Identify section (96%), Atlas section (90%), and quizzes (77%). Discussion: E-learning is becoming increasingly prevalent in medical education, and the HAM delivers content in an online format that is very comfortable for students to navigate. This module is not meant to replace the traditional resources that are used for learning anatomy such as atlases, cadavers, and direct instruction from faculty, but rather as a supplemental resource. Educational Objectives By the end of this module, the learner will be able to: Identify muscles, arteries, and nerves that are highlighted in photographs of prosected human cadavers.Apply knowledge of anatomy of the extremities to correctly identify the underlying abnormality in clinical scenarios. Sign up for the latest publications from MedEdPORTAL Add your email below FILES INCLUDEDReferencesRelatedDetails FILES INCLUDED Included in this publication: Instructor's Guide.docx Anatomy Module folder To view all publication components, extract (i.e., unzip) them from the downloaded .zip file. Download editor’s noteThis publication may contain technology or a display format that is no longer in use. Copyright & Permissions© 2014 Lee et al. This is an open-access publication distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike license.KeywordsAtlasesDissectionCadaverAnatomy and HistologyExercisesPracticalMusclesInteractiveQuizzesExtremities Disclosures None to report. Funding/Support None to report. Loading ...