Sculpting the Science: Teaching Anatomy of the Facial Muscles to Medical Students
Background:Clay-modeling in anatomy education is an engaging activity that complements cadaveric dissections. The post-COVID-19 cadaver shortage further necessitates alternative practical modalities. Methods:A student-centred clay-modeling practical activity was developed towards the study of the...
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Background:Clay-modeling in anatomy education is an engaging activity that complements cadaveric dissections. The post-COVID-19 cadaver shortage further necessitates alternative practical modalities.
Methods:A student-centred clay-modeling practical activity was developed towards the study of the muscles of facial expression due to a shortage of cadaveric material. Student feedback in the form of a questionnaire with closed- and open-ended questions.
Results:Thematic analysis was manually performed to generate the primary and secondary themes associated with the open-ended questions. Four themes were generated: fun, collaboration, active learning, and bittersweet. Closed-ended questions revealed that respondents found the activity motivational and enjoyable. Feeling around the disassembly of students' anatomical models was of particular interest. Some students expressed emotions of sadness and others stated that they felt devastated.
Conclusion:The outcome of this study presents the opportunity for further work to link discussions around the humanistic considerations of anatomy and the study of human remains, utilizing clay modelling as a crucial resource.
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| spelling | doaj-art-62ee5a8671af4cc7a9ae188a1bf7a6972025-08-20T01:50:22ZengUniversity Library System, University of PittsburghInternational Journal of Medical Students2076-63272025-03-01Sculpting the Science: Teaching Anatomy of the Facial Muscles to Medical StudentsToni Chiappini0Janine C Correia1Adam M Taylor2Jan van der Merwe3Quenton Wessels4Six-year medical student. University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.BMedSc, BMedSc (Hons), MMedSc (Anatomy & Cell Morphology), MPhil (Health Professions Education). Stellenbosch University, South AfricaBSc. (Hons), Ph.D., SFHEA, NTF. Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom.B.Med.Sc., BSc. (Hons), Dip.HE. University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.Ph.D. (Anatomy), Ph.D. (Health Sci Educ), FHEA. University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia. Background:Clay-modeling in anatomy education is an engaging activity that complements cadaveric dissections. The post-COVID-19 cadaver shortage further necessitates alternative practical modalities. Methods:A student-centred clay-modeling practical activity was developed towards the study of the muscles of facial expression due to a shortage of cadaveric material. Student feedback in the form of a questionnaire with closed- and open-ended questions. Results:Thematic analysis was manually performed to generate the primary and secondary themes associated with the open-ended questions. Four themes were generated: fun, collaboration, active learning, and bittersweet. Closed-ended questions revealed that respondents found the activity motivational and enjoyable. Feeling around the disassembly of students' anatomical models was of particular interest. Some students expressed emotions of sadness and others stated that they felt devastated. Conclusion:The outcome of this study presents the opportunity for further work to link discussions around the humanistic considerations of anatomy and the study of human remains, utilizing clay modelling as a crucial resource. http://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/2564clay-modellingAnatomy educationPracticalFacial muscles |
| spellingShingle | Toni Chiappini Janine C Correia Adam M Taylor Jan van der Merwe Quenton Wessels Sculpting the Science: Teaching Anatomy of the Facial Muscles to Medical Students International Journal of Medical Students clay-modelling Anatomy education Practical Facial muscles |
| title | Sculpting the Science: Teaching Anatomy of the Facial Muscles to Medical Students |
| title_full | Sculpting the Science: Teaching Anatomy of the Facial Muscles to Medical Students |
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| title_short | Sculpting the Science: Teaching Anatomy of the Facial Muscles to Medical Students |
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| topic | clay-modelling Anatomy education Practical Facial muscles |
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