THE USE OF INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AT HUMAN ANATOMY DEPARTMENT: A CASE STUDY OF THE ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY REVEALED 3.0 PLATFORM

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Abstract. In the process of teaching human anatomy, gaining hands-on dissection experience of various anatomical structures is an essential component for medical students. However, due to a range of objective factors, opportunities to work with real human bodies are limited. The integration of modern interactive software using 3D technologies into the educational process helps to partially compensate for this limitation. It allows for the layered dissection of a virtual human body and enables students to comprehensively master the topographical and anatomical arrangement of structures. At the Department of Human Anatomy, interactive tables are equipped with educational programs that provide the possibility to study the human body in a three-dimensional format. Nevertheless, students are often insufficiently familiar with the full functionality of such software and do not utilize its full potential. One of the modern interactive applications for virtual dissection is the software package “Anatomy & Physiology Revealed 3.0: an interactive cadaver dissection experience”, which combines photographs of cadaveric specimens with layered computer-rendered overlays. The application also includes animations in the form of short educational videos, histological slide images, and radiological scans. This provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the human body and assists students in preparing for practical skills assessments required by the curriculum. The program also features built-in tools for assessment and self-assessment. Another of its key advantages is compatibility with various devices. Educators can use the application to demonstrate anatomical structures during lectures and practical classes, as well as to assess students’ knowledge both offline and online – a particularly relevant feature for distance learning environments.