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Applied Human Anatomy

Reviewed:
Nov 5, 2022 by Health Sciences
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.8 stars
Content Quality: 4.5 stars
Effectiveness: 4.5 stars
Ease of Use: 5.0 stars
Overview:

The structure of the human body is usually considered in courses in gross anatomy. These courses typically consist of lectures by the faculty, readings in assigned textbooks and the study of photographs and illustrations in human anatomy atlases. However, as student’s progress through the curriculum and move into the more clinical or practice oriented phases, many discover that the anatomical knowledge they actually need is somewhat different from the kind they possess. What many encounter is difficulty in applying their knowledge to a clinical setting. Applied Human Anatomy was created to better integrate material that is more often than not treated separately in contemporary health care curricula. It is hoped that through this integration students will develop a deeper and more lasting knowledge and understanding of human anatomy as they are likely to need it in the evaluation and management of patients. 

Type of Material:

Reference Material

Recommended Uses:
  • Laboratory
  • Lecture
  • Projects

 

Technical Requirements:

 

  • Internet access
  • Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:

After completion of the activity, the learner will

  • Identify human anatomy.
  • Apply human anatomy to healthcare.
Target Student Population:

College General Ed. The exercises described in this manual are group activities, intended and designed for small numbers of students working together. Each work group should ideally consist of four to six students, preferably mixed with regard to body size, shape, age, gender and race. 

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

 

  • Basic computer skills

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:
  • The content is valid/accurate/reliable.
  • This is a good resource that is up to date.
  • The material is complete for basic anatomy.
  • Understanding anatomy is important for healthcare professionals.
  • This content supplements a text in an anatomy course.
  • Applied Human Anatomy covers content that is difficult to teach.
Concerns:
  • Images within the study questions for labeling and other audiovisual aspects would improve the material

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:
  • This course would be good to supplement an anatomy course.
  • This could be used to practice the anatomy course lessons.
  • The material facilitates learning with the questions. The answers to the questions are at the end of the course.
  • The material is clearly presented.
  • Questions and practice material are an effective learning method.
  • It does not have audio, video, images. 
Concerns:
  • Audio, video, or images would improve the material.
  • More explanation of the terms is needed.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:
  • The information is clear.
  • It is easy to navigate and in working order.
  • Feedback is given at the end, after all of the parts of anatomy.
  • There are no bugs.

 

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