Methodological Strategies for Teaching Human Anatomy: A Systematic Review

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Juan Antonio Salazar Huerta & Oscar López Regalado

Summary

The teaching of human anatomy plays a fundamental role for both students and health professionals; understanding the structure of the human body is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. In this context, this systematic review article focused on answering the following main question: What are the most effective methodological strategies for teaching human anatomy? To address this question, an exhaustive investigation was carried out involving the consultation of recognized databases such as Web of Science (Wos), PubMed and Scopus, covering the period from 2013 to 2023. It was concluded that effective teaching of human anatomy is achieved through various methodological strategies, including the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), practice in dissection laboratories, active learning methods, teacher training factors, evaluation of student performance and promotion of collaborative learning.

KEY WORDS: Anatomy; Medical students; Teaching methods; Teaching techniques; Educational techniques.

How to cite this article

SALAZAR HUERTA, J.A. & LÓPEZ REGALADO, O. Methodological strategies for teaching human anatomy: A systematic review. Int. J. Morphol., 42(5):1355-1360, 2024.