Using the Situated Learning-Guided Educational Framework to Teach Anatomy of the Infratemporal Fossa and Retromandibular Region.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Head and neck anatomy is a complex topic for students to learn and educators to teach. The current, most common pedagogical approach is student-conducted dissection. However, dissection of this region can be difficult, may be stressful, and might not optimally impart the foundational knowledge necessary to understand clinical scenarios. To address these challenges, we developed an instructor-guided, situated learning workshop using prosections of the infratemporal fossa and retromandibular region. This workshop aimed to reduce learner stress and improve their knowledge of these anatomic areas.

Methods

Twenty-four first-year medical students, who were enrolled in a dissection-based anatomy course, participated in the 40-minute, instructor-facilitated workshop. St

SUBMITTER: Mutore KT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12491565 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature