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Musculoskeletal anatomy education perspectives
Uliana Pidvalna1,2, Lesya Mateshuk-Vatseba1, Baimakhan Tanabayev3
1Department of Normal Anatomy, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine.
Rheumatology International
|June 3, 2026
Summary
Improving musculoskeletal anatomy education is crucial for medical trainees. Multimodal teaching methods, integrating imaging and technology, enhance learning and clinical preparedness more effectively than traditional lectures alone.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anatomy
- Radiology
Background:
- Current medical curricula often lack sufficient hours and clinical relevance for Musculoskeletal (MSK) anatomy education.
- Deficiencies in MSK anatomy knowledge impact interpretive proficiency in imaging and clinical preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent evidence on effective Musculoskeletal (MSK) anatomy education strategies for medical students.
- To identify best practices for curriculum design integrating diverse teaching modalities and clinical relevance.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of literature published between March 2021 and March 2026 from Medline, Embase, and Scopus.
- Focused on consensus guidelines, validation studies, and clinical publications concerning MSK anatomy, imaging, and curriculum design.
Main Results:
- Multimodal interventions (cadaveric dissection, radiological anatomy, technology-enhanced platforms) improve knowledge retention, spatial reasoning, and diagnostic accuracy.
- Persistent knowledge gaps in MSK imaging are linked to suboptimal performance and reduced clinical preparedness.
- Cadaveric dissection and early imaging integration enhance practical skills and three-dimensional understanding.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based, multimodal approaches are essential for effective MSK anatomy education.
- Implementation requires phased rollouts, faculty development, and resource allocation for technology.
- Reformed curricula will produce MSK-literate clinicians prepared for precision diagnostics and interventional practice.
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