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Table 3 Learners’ codes and expert panel’s new codes

From: Exploring the features of mobile phone application of anatomy in basic medical sciences: a qualitative study

Learners’ codes

New codes added and codes confirmed

by the expert panel

Being three-dimensional (3D)

Containing real and appropriate images

Having sufficient and appropriate graphics

Having an appropriate visual design

Having animation

“...using sample image of cadaver”.

Having educational clip

Confirmed

Being based on credible sources

Compatibility with accredited curricula and syllabi

“....being based on a specified building blocks of anatomy”

Offering important points such as diseases and their complications

Containing features and details

Being classified based on regions and systems

Showing functions

“....moving from surface to depth” and “displaying adjacencies”

Not having disturbing sound

Having a loud enough sound.

Offering the pronunciations of words

Confirmed

Having a low price

Having a reasonable price

Confirmed

Having a reasonable file size

Not being time-consuming

Being easy to work with

Not having unnecessary content

Providing written explanation

“…. having labeling option”

“…. having language option”

“not looking cluttered”

Having a note-taking feature

Allowing to save certain items

Confirmed

Containing tests

Having tests for different levels

Confirmed

Having a zoom option

Separating important parts

Having a search option

Confirmed

Supporting the user in understanding the course content

No support is required

Confirmed