The availability of teaching-pedagogical resources used for promotion of learning in teaching human anatomy.
Five hundred students attending higher education institutions in northeastern Brazil responded to questionnaires about their anatomy classes; students represented a variety of different health sciences disciplines. Analysis of the responses revealed the participation of teaching assistants in a large percentage of classes and the use of teaching resources, particularly images, from conventional radiographs to magnetic resonance images. The number of classes for cadaver dissection and the number of students with access to that type of class were small. In most cases, dissection was performed according to anatomic regions or systems. Medicine and nursing students had the highest number of practical dissection classes. Most students were assessed using practical and theoretical tests. Findings revealed conditions similar to those found elsewhere. Resources should be renewed and used to improve teaching for students whose courses demand the study of human anatomy.
Master's Degree Program in Physical Education, Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil ; School of Medicine, Universidade Tiradentes (UNIT), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.
José Aderval
JA
Aragão
Ana Terra
AT
Fonseca-Barreto
Ciro José
CJ
Brito
Danilo Ribeiro
DR
Guerra
José Carlos
JC
Nunes-Mota
Francisco Prado
FP
Reis
anatomic models; dissection; education medical undergraduate; educational assessments; gross anatomy