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Direct linkHarmon, Derek J.; Attardi, Stefanie M.; Waite, Jordan G.; Topp, Kimberly S.; Smoot, Betty J.; Farkas, Gary J. – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2023
Predictors of academic success in anatomy have been studied, but not in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. The objectives of this study were to (1) explore predictors of academic success in a DPT anatomy course, (2) evaluate sex-based differences in the predictors of academic success and their influence on anatomy course grade, and (3)…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Academic Achievement, Anatomy, Physical Therapy
Wang, Catherine; McWatt, Sean C. – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2023
As hours devoted to human anatomy curricula fall under threat and curricular delivery methods remain in flux, many new teaching innovations are emerging, which require comprehensive evaluation to ensure evidence-based teaching is maintained. Although grades are the predominant measure of 'learning', alternative metrics can assess more nuanced and…
Descriptors: Visual Perception, Spatial Ability, Human Body, Anatomy
Lufler, Rebecca S.; Zumwalt, Ann C.; Romney, Carla A.; Hoagland, Todd M. – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2012
The ability to mentally manipulate objects in three dimensions is essential to the practice of many clinical medical specialties. The relationship between this type of visual-spatial ability and performance in preclinical courses such as medical gross anatomy is poorly understood. This study determined if visual-spatial ability is associated with…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Visualization, Improvement, Medical Students
Hegarty, Mary; Keehner, Madeleine; Khooshabeh, Peter; Montello, Daniel R. – Learning and Individual Differences, 2009
In two studies with a total of 324 participants, dentistry students were assessed on psychometric measures of spatial ability, reasoning ability, and on new measures of the ability to infer the appearance of a cross-section of a three-dimensional (3-D) object. We examined how these abilities and skills predict success in dental education programs,…
Descriptors: Dental Schools, Dentistry, Anatomy, Spatial Ability
Lufler, Rebecca S.; Zumwalt, Ann C.; Romney, Carla A.; Hoagland, Todd M. – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2010
Radiological images show anatomical structures in multiple planes and may be effective for teaching anatomical spatial relationships, something that students often find difficult to master. This study tests the hypotheses that (1) the use of cadaveric computed tomography (CT) scans in the anatomy laboratory is positively associated with…
Descriptors: Medical Students, Laboratory Schools, Medical Schools, Academic Achievement
Chatterjee, Allison K. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
As a foundational course in medical education, gross anatomy serves to orient medical and veterinary students to the complex three-dimensional nature of the structures within the body. Understanding such spatial relationships is both fundamental and crucial for achievement in gross anatomy courses, and is essential for success as a practicing…
Descriptors: Veterinary Medical Education, Medical Students, Laboratory Schools, Medical Schools
Kesner, Michael H.; Linzey, Alicia V. – American Biology Teacher, 2005
InterActive Physiology (IAP) is one of a new generation of anatomy and physiology learning aids with a broader range of sensory inputs than is possible from a static textbook or moderately dynamic lecture. This best-selling software has modules covering the muscular, respiratory, urinary, cardiovascular, and nervous systems plus a module on fluids…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Physiology, Anatomy, Academic Achievement
