Teaching Spinal Cord Neuroanatomy through Drawing: An Interactive, Step-Wise Module.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This interactive, case-based module was created to provide medical students with self-guided practice to improve their confidence with, and understanding of, neuroanatomy. The module was created to supplement neuroanatomy instruction. It is based on the idea that pictures and drawings are effective tools for teaching clinical neuroanatomy, especially when paired with a step-wise approach to solving clinical cases.

Methods

The learning module focuses on the basics of spinal cord anatomy and lesion localization, topics fundamental to neuroanatomy. Students who have had a basic introduction to these topics in their neuroanatomy course will find this module a useful educational supplement. A full version of the module, which includes a self-drawing component for add

SUBMITTER: Gheysens K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6354720 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature