Anatomy of the Femoral Triangle: a Multimodal Educational Approach Using Dissection, Computed Tomography, and...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Anatomy
• Surgical Skills Training

Background:

• Integrating didactic anatomy with clinical applications presents challenges in medical training.
• Traditional anatomy education often lacks direct clinical relevance.
• There is a need for innovative teaching methods to bridge this gap.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a multimodal teaching approach for femoral triangle anatomy.
• To integrate clinical skills, specifically femoral artery access, into anatomy education.
• To assess student perceptions and knowledge acquisition using this novel framework.

Main Methods:

• A multimodal teaching strategy combining dissection, computed tomography (CT), and hands-on femoral artery access on anatomical donors.
• Students engaged in practical application of anatomical knowledge in a simulated clinical scenario.
• Evaluation included assessment of skill acquisition and student feedback on the teaching methods.

Main Results:

• All students successfully performed the femoral artery injection procedure.
• Students reported positive perceptions and experiences with the integrated teaching methods.
• A significant increase in student anatomy knowledge regarding the femoral triangle was observed.

Conclusions:

• The multimodal framework effectively integrates clinically relevant skills into anatomy education.
• This approach enhances student understanding and practical application of femoral triangle anatomy.
• The study demonstrates a feasible and effective method for improving anatomy training with clinical context.