Cross-sectional area and echo intensity values of peripheral nerves: Ultrasonographic and cadaveric correlation.

Introduction: Ultrasonography allows high-resolution visualisation of the peripheral nerves for quantitative and qualitative analyses. We report cross-sectional area values (quantitative measure) and echo intensity values (qualitative measure) for 46 peripheral nerve sites in upper and lower extremities in cadaveric specimens.

Objective: To determine cross-sectional area values and echo intensity values of peripheral nerves of upper and lower extremities at 46 nerve sites.

Early Identification of Students at Risk for Academic Difficulty in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

Purpose: Physical therapy education programs use preadmission factors to admit qualified applicants. These factors have limited ability to predict academic outcomes and 5% of enrolled students do not graduate. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether early assessment scores in a Human Gross Anatomy course can be used to identify students at greater risk of academic difficulty.

Effects of Alternating Dissection with Peer Teaching and Faculty Prosected Cadaver Demonstrations in a Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Gross Anatomy Course.

The most effective method to teach gross anatomy is largely unknown. This study examined two teaching methods utilized in a physical therapy and occupational therapy gross anatomy course, (1) alternating dissection with peer teaching every other laboratory session and (2) faculty demonstrations during laboratory sessions. Student (n = 57) subgroup (A or B) academic performance was determined using written, laboratory practical, and palpation practical examinations.