Peer Review

Clinical Anatomy

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Reviewed:: Oct 16, 2023 by Biology

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Overview:

This is an online course that provides a wealth of information for anatomy courses utilizing a human cadaver to teach anatomy. The site is broken down in two ways: by the system or by specific base content. This allows users easy access to the material. The delivery of content uses many different approaches including interactive activities and quizzes, 3-D modeling, illustrations, and videos which can be utilized in a variety of ways. Lab guides also include hyperlinks to supplement cadaver dissections to help students connect to the content.

Type of Material:

online course

Recommended Uses:

in-class (in the laboratory)
pre-dissection homework
individual, self-paced practice homework
Lecture supplement

Technical Requirements:

Internet browser. Chrome worked well.

Identify Major Learning Goals:

Understand cadaver-based anatomy
Build an understanding of anatomical relationships
Identify structures on a human cadaver
test understanding of anatomy
Identify structures on imaging
Describe embryological development
Dissect a donor appropriately

Target Student Population:

College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional

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university students and research students.

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Needs some understanding of anatomy
Experience of watching vimeo videos
Working in group and independently

Content Quality

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Strengths:

Broad depth of information presented
Includes physiology embryology as well as anatomy
Imaging resources available
Material is accurate and comprehensive

Concerns:

Because this is geared to a specific school's courses, some users may find too much detail or too little for their needs.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

Modules within the site are highly interactive and allow ease of navigation and use
The 3D imags supplement relationship understanding and videos provide a different mode of understanding concepts
The built in quizzes allow students to determine how well they are handling the material
Downloadable flashcards that can provide students with a basis for how to begin studying the material
The short essay type of questions are really good for in-classroom discussions and in-formal assessment
Could be download and saved in an asynchronous setting

Concerns:

Since there is such a wealth of information, students may be overwhelmed with the amount of material on the site
Instructors will want to make sure they provide direct instructions when assigning material
The quizzes in the material don't appear to give scored feedback so assessment on this online material would need to be done in another manner.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

This site is easy to use - user friendly
It provides a wealth of information in short engagement modules
Other resources can easily be accessed to help create bridges in understanding
Detailed, clear and sequential information for topics

Concerns:

Some students may find the material overwhelming and may need navigation guidance

Other Issues and Comments:: None at the time of review.
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