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Evaluation of the relationship between spatial abilities and anatomy learning

Mustafa AYDIN
Mehmet Tuğrul YILMAZ
Muzaffer ŞEKER
Journal
Anatomy
Pages
139–144
Publication Date
2022-10-11
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This suggests that improving spatial ability skills may have a significant contribution to practical anatomy learning and may be considered as a part of anatomy education.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the spatial abilities of medical school students and their learning in anatomy.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: The spatial abilities of the 120 students (74 females, 46 males) were examined using Mental Rotation Test (MRT).
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Conclusion & Impact:This suggests that improving spatial ability skills may have a significant contribution to practical anatomy learning and may be considered as a part of anatomy education.
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the spatial abilities of medical school students and their learning in anatomy. Methods: The spatial abilities of the 120 students (74 females, 46 males) were examined using Mental Rotation Test (MRT). The relationship between the mental rotation scores and the mean scores of their practical and theoretical anatomy examinations was determined in terms of gender. Results: The study revealed that mental rotation skills of female participants were lower than males; however, there was no significant difference in their exam (theoretical and practical anatomy examinations) scores in terms of gender. The spatial ability of the students had a low level significant effect on their anatomy scores, regarding practical applications. Conclusion: The results of the study revealed a significant relationship between students’ spatial ability and their success in practical anatomy examinations. This suggests that improving spatial ability skills may have a significant contribution to practical anatomy learning and may be considered as a part of anatomy education.

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AYDIN, M., YILMAZ, M. T., ŞEKER, M. (2022). Evaluation of the relationship between spatial abilities and anatomy learning. Anatomy, Cilt: 14 - Sayı: 2, 139–144. https://ajindex.com/articles/439428

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