title: Development of the seminar.
abstract: The current issue of Reumatología Clínica is devoted to the method of teaching clinical anatomy as it applies to rheumatology. This method was developed as a response to a perceived need. It is our belief that rheumatologists are at present insufficiently trained in clinical anatomy. As a result, our diagnostic skills may fall short of their potential. Recent rheumatologic literature shows a vertiginous growth of musculoskeletal ultrasonography. In contrast to ultrasound, however, skilled, anatomy-based inspection and palpation can be mastered by all and applied in the care of all patients. It is our hope that clinical musculoskeletal anatomy will one day be a basic component in rheumatology training programs.
authors.affiliation: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Kalish
authors.forename: Juan J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Canoso
mesh_terms: D000715:Anatomy / Q000193:education*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008800:Mexico; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D010808:Physical Examination; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D016730:Program Development; D012219:Rheumatology / Q000193:education*