Student perceptions of handover diaries and reflective learning in an undergraduate MBChB anatomy course.

Background: The time spent on basic sciences, including clinical anatomy, is decreasing in many medical curricula. While dissection is often seen as a cornerstone of medical education, there is increasing pressure to ensure time spent undertaking dissection is an efficient use of student time. As part of an MBChB clinical anatomy course , 1 year students were asked to complete 'dissection handover diaries', designed through evidence-based pedagogy on reflection and engagement, which encouraged them to reflect on the dissection session and consider clinical applications of the anatomy covered in the session.

The Effectiveness of Quadratus Lumborum and Fascia Iliaca Blocks on Patient Outcomes in Hip Arthroplasty.

Hip arthroplasty is a common procedure with high costs and difficult rehabilitation. It causes postoperative pain, and this can reduce mobility which extends in-patient time. An optimal analgesia regime is crucial to identify.

Thiel embalming: Quantifying histological changes in skeletal muscle and tendon and investigating the role of boric acid.

Cadaver preservation methods impact their utilization in anatomical research and teaching. Thiel-embalmed cadavers show flexibility, however, the cause remains poorly understood. This study aimed to (1) describe qualitative and quantitative histological differences between Thiel-embalmed and formalin-fixed skeletal muscle and tendon tissue; (2) investigate whether boric acid in Thiel solution is solely responsible for modification of tissues; and (3) explore whether the modifications observed could potentially explain the mechanisms underpinning flexibility of Thiel cadavers.

Using virtual reality to complement and enhance anatomy education.

The use of digital three-dimensional (3D) models to aid learning and teaching in anatomy education has become common place over the last decade. More recently, virtual reality (VR) has been explored by a number of universities as a means of further engaging students with virtual models. This paper describes the development and evaluation of a pilot VR anatomy resource at the University of Dundee.