Table 1 Resources reported to be used by students, in alphabetical order.* Indicates a named source in the questionnaire. + Indicates a tool freely available by the university. The other resources presented were mentioned by students in the comment box
From: An exploration of students’ use of digital resources for self-study in anatomy: a survey study
RESOURCES USED BY STUDENTS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
3D ORGANON* | A digital platform offering software solutions such as virtual reality anatomy based on models. Can be applied to different devices. © 2023 Medis Media |
3D SLICER* | Free and open-source software for image analysis and visualization https://www.slicer.org/ |
ANATOMY AND DISSECTION CLUB | A student community at the University of British Columbia offering activities and networking within anatomy dissections. ® 2023 Anatomy and Dissection Club |
ANATOMY ZONE | A UK-based website offering video tutorials on 3D anatomy models. © 2023 AnatomyZone |
ANKI DECKS | An open-source software program that helps you create and synchronize flashcards for remembering across different devices. It is independent of content. There are online marketplaces for buying/selling premade flashcards within anatomy. |
COMPLETE ANATOMY | A 3D anatomy software by Elsevier that provides 3D anatomy tools and materials (images, photos, models) to students, professionals, and/or institutions. ©2023 3D4Medical |
DISSECTIONMASTERX | An application that provides digitalized, high-resolution images of human dissections to virtual reality. ©2023 Meta |
DOCCHECK | A German digital community of medical professionals. As a member you can access videos, news, CME activities. ©Doccheck community GmbH |
KEN HUB | An online platform offering anatomy learning tools and experiences that are validated by an international team of medical professionals. ©2023 Kenhub |
NOTED ANATOMIST | A Youtube channel with videos and tutorials created by a Dr Morton. Dr Morton teaches anatomy to health care professionals but is not a medical doctor (affiliated to Utah university) |
VISIBLE BODY* + | An anatomy application by Wolters Kluwer that supports anatomy and biology learning and education resources in 3D for practitioners, educators and students. ©2023 Visible body |