Computer-Based Dissection Manual (CBDM) of the Thorax
Abstract Introduction This resource is an online computer-based dissection manual (CBDM) of the thorax directed toward first-year medical, dental, or other students taking human gross anatomy courses with a dissection laboratory component. The CBDM guides students through the requisite steps of each...
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| description | Abstract Introduction This resource is an online computer-based dissection manual (CBDM) of the thorax directed toward first-year medical, dental, or other students taking human gross anatomy courses with a dissection laboratory component. The CBDM guides students through the requisite steps of each dissection module and serves as a powerful tool for independent study and review. The purposes of the CBDM are to increase the efficiency of dissection in the gross anatomy laboratory, improve dissection techniques, and stimulate active self-directed learning. Methods This module provides labeled digital images from the dissection of the thoracic wall and thoracic cavity, along with written dissection instructions. It is divided into four sections: thoracic wall and lungs, heart–external anatomy, heart–internal anatomy, and mediastinum. Each section contains multiple steps required to complete the dissection module. The program is menu driven and allows for viewing of the entire contents in sequence or selected sections or steps in any order. Results The CBDM thorax module was implemented in the fall of 2010 and was evaluated through an online survey by all 105 medical students (48 female, 57 male) enrolled in the first-year medical gross anatomy course (human structure) at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Most students (90) reported having no prior dissection experience. The vast majority of students (102) decided to use this new tool even though it was not required. It was used by 87% of students who had never done dissection before and by 87% of students who had previous dissection experience. Among all CBDM users, 97% found it very or somewhat useful. Seventy-five percent used the CBDM to prepare for the lab practical exam. All students concluded that the CBDM was a very helpful, user-friendly resource and suggested the development of additional interactive activities for the CBDM. Faculty noticed an increased efficiency of dissection and improved dissection technique. Discussion The CBDM of the thorax is intended as an anatomy laboratory visual guide that can be used by medical, dental, or graduate anatomy students as a supplement to a commercial detailed dissection manual. It may also serve as a stand-alone online laboratory for undergraduate anatomy students. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-44724c090c0147c18949fac081d02a772022-12-21T21:19:32ZengAssociation of American Medical CollegesMedEdPORTAL2374-82652012-07-01810.15766/mep_2374-8265.9194Computer-Based Dissection Manual (CBDM) of the ThoraxBarbara Kraszpulska0Kimberly Ritterhoff1Robert Paul Gainor21 Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine2 University of Dayton3 Robert Gainor PhotographyAbstract Introduction This resource is an online computer-based dissection manual (CBDM) of the thorax directed toward first-year medical, dental, or other students taking human gross anatomy courses with a dissection laboratory component. The CBDM guides students through the requisite steps of each dissection module and serves as a powerful tool for independent study and review. The purposes of the CBDM are to increase the efficiency of dissection in the gross anatomy laboratory, improve dissection techniques, and stimulate active self-directed learning. Methods This module provides labeled digital images from the dissection of the thoracic wall and thoracic cavity, along with written dissection instructions. It is divided into four sections: thoracic wall and lungs, heart–external anatomy, heart–internal anatomy, and mediastinum. Each section contains multiple steps required to complete the dissection module. The program is menu driven and allows for viewing of the entire contents in sequence or selected sections or steps in any order. Results The CBDM thorax module was implemented in the fall of 2010 and was evaluated through an online survey by all 105 medical students (48 female, 57 male) enrolled in the first-year medical gross anatomy course (human structure) at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Most students (90) reported having no prior dissection experience. The vast majority of students (102) decided to use this new tool even though it was not required. It was used by 87% of students who had never done dissection before and by 87% of students who had previous dissection experience. Among all CBDM users, 97% found it very or somewhat useful. Seventy-five percent used the CBDM to prepare for the lab practical exam. All students concluded that the CBDM was a very helpful, user-friendly resource and suggested the development of additional interactive activities for the CBDM. Faculty noticed an increased efficiency of dissection and improved dissection technique. Discussion The CBDM of the thorax is intended as an anatomy laboratory visual guide that can be used by medical, dental, or graduate anatomy students as a supplement to a commercial detailed dissection manual. It may also serve as a stand-alone online laboratory for undergraduate anatomy students.http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9194DissectionCadaverThoracic WallThoracic CavityLungHeart |
| spellingShingle | Barbara Kraszpulska Kimberly Ritterhoff Robert Paul Gainor Computer-Based Dissection Manual (CBDM) of the Thorax MedEdPORTAL Dissection Cadaver Thoracic Wall Thoracic Cavity Lung Heart |
| title | Computer-Based Dissection Manual (CBDM) of the Thorax |
| title_full | Computer-Based Dissection Manual (CBDM) of the Thorax |
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| title_short | Computer-Based Dissection Manual (CBDM) of the Thorax |
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| topic | Dissection Cadaver Thoracic Wall Thoracic Cavity Lung Heart |
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