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Human anatomy education has a history of ethical issues and exclusion. Future progress requires addressing past exploitation and adopting inclusive, diverse teaching methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Anatomical pedagogy
  • History of science
  • Medical ethics

Background:

  • Human anatomy study is a complex field involving science, culture, and politics.
  • Anatomical teaching has historically reinforced societal power structures, impacting marginalized groups.
  • Ethical dilemmas and representational biases have long been present in anatomical education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize historical and contemporary studies on anatomical pedagogy.
  • To identify enduring tensions in anatomical education: ethics, art-science mediation, and inclusion/exclusion.
  • To analyze how anatomical teaching has reflected and perpetuated societal inequalities.

Main Methods:

  • Historical synthesis of 12 pivotal studies across five centuries.
  • Case study analysis of anatomical practices from Renaissance to virtual reality.
  • Critical examination of ethical, artistic, and political dimensions in anatomical teaching.

Main Results:

  • Anatomical education has relied on unethical practices, including exploitation of vulnerable populations.
  • The intersection of art and science in anatomy presents representational challenges.
  • Anatomy's historical role in colonialism and social policy has marginalized communities.

Conclusions:

  • Progress in anatomical education necessitates confronting its exploitative past.
  • Future anatomical pedagogy must adopt inclusive, ethical frameworks.
  • Decolonizing collections and prioritizing diversity are crucial for ethical anatomical education.