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  • Anatomy Education
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • STEM Education

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  • Spatial ability is increasingly linked to success in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
  • Existing research on spatial ability's impact on anatomy performance is inconsistent.
  • A meta-analysis is needed to synthesize findings and establish consensus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To objectively summarize the effect of spatial ability on anatomy assessment performance.
  • To identify factors influencing the relationship between spatial ability and anatomy performance.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for anatomy educators.

Main Methods:

  • A meta-analysis of 15 studies published between 1969 and 2019.
  • Studies were identified through eight databases and required the use of the Mental Rotations Test (MRT).
  • Data from 1,245 participants were analyzed to determine the pooled correlation coefficient.

Main Results:

  • Spatial ability demonstrated a weak but statistically significant association with overall anatomy performance (r_pooled = 0.240, P = 0.002).
  • Performance on spatial and relationship-based assessments correlated with spatial ability, unlike non-spatial multiple-choice tests.
  • Males exhibited higher spatial ability than females.

Conclusions:

  • Spatial ability is weakly associated with anatomy assessment performance, especially for non-spatial assessments.
  • Curriculum delivery and assessment strategies in anatomy education may need modification.
  • Educators should consider diverse assessment methods to accommodate varying spatial reasoning skills and avoid disadvantaging students.