Terminologia Anatomica 2nd edition: perspectives from anatomy educators in the United Kingdom.

English anatomical terminology has evolved over the long history of anatomical practice, with major influences from ancient Greek, classical Latin, Arabic, and post-classical Latin. Beginning in the nineteenth century, there have been various attempts to standardise and rationalise anatomical language, beginning in 1887, and culminating in the publication in 2019 of the second edition of the Terminologia Anatomica. This paper presents a brief historical overview of the development of anatomical terminology and usage in English, followed by a summary of the results of an anonymised survey of current practices that was sent out by email to anatomy educators at 45 medical schools in the United Kingdom.

Use of a virtual 3D anterolateral thigh model in medical education: Augmentation and not replacement of traditional teaching?

There is a pressing need for simulated forms of medical, and in particular, anatomical learning. Current modalities of teaching are limited to either traditional 2-dimensional forms of learning, such as textbook, research papers and lectures, or more costly 3-dimensional modes including cadaveric dissection. Despite the overwhelmingly 3-dimensional nature of plastic surgery, virtual 3D models are limited.