Form and Function: Learning Anatomy Using Ultrasound

Abstract Ultrasound (US) is increasingly used across medical specialities as a diagnostic tool and faculties are therefore further incorporating imaging into their programmes. Using US within undergraduate instruction has several benefits. US, learning instrument, may strengthen existing anatomical knowledge improve visual understanding of anatomy. The cost-effectiveness, well portability the makes it valuable means to add traditional anatomy teaching modalities. Furthermore, students have an opportunity develop skills in interpreting images this different element This study aimed explore clinical students’ perceptions use add-on cadaveric dissection. Students were invited participate virtual focus group discussions. Three discussions conducted, 11 participants volunteered take part. Thematic analysis data generated six themes. These described living , cross-sectional enhanced relevance increased interest instructional design affective technical experience using . results suggest that feasible advantageous implement sessions during practical dissection students. innovative technologies such enhances allows them dexterity competencies process.