A compilation of innovative dissection-based interventions in human anatomy teaching

Human anatomy teaching has traditionally relied on lecture-based instruction and passive learning through cadaver prosections. However, contemporary educational frameworks demand a more active integration of practical experiences with anatomical knowledge. To maintain educational quality, innovative methods incorporating new technologies are being adopted within health sciences higher education. Such innovations require robust evaluation protocols that extend beyond student satisfaction surveys to accurately assess their effectiveness. This paper explores various strategies for educational innovation in human anatomy performed at the Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Valencia. The innovative interventions were based on teaching videos on the YouTube platform, an Instagram profile with interactive quizzes on the stories, gamification using the Kahoot! application and collaborative approaches based on movement simulations. Objective measurement tools are presented alongside satisfaction questionnaires in order to improve the evaluation of the success of the interventions. The teaching of human anatomy in health sciences continues to require face-to-face and active guidance of university professors, along with teaching on cadaveric dissections, to help the students visualize the anatomical structures and their functional relationship. In addition, educational innovation interventions are useful complements to promote the integration of anatomical knowledge, motivate students and develop transversal skills required for higher education competences.