Integrated teaching practice of medical imaging and human anatomy courses in Peking University

HE Ping HE Qing-yuan LUAN Li-ju QIN Li-hua ZHANG Wei-guang FANG Xuan YAN Jun-hao

Acta Anatomica Sinica ›› 2025, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (6) : 738-742.

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Acta Anatomica Sinica ›› 2025, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (6) : 738-742. DOI: 10.16098/j.issn.0529-1356.2025.06.014
Medical Education

Integrated teaching practice of medical imaging and human anatomy courses in Peking University

  • HE  Ping2  HE  Qing-yuan3  LUAN  Li-ju1  QIN  Li-hua1  ZHANG  Wei-guang1  FANG  Xuan1*  YAN  Jun-hao1* 
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Objective To explore how to organically integrate the human anatomy curriculum with medical imaging, thereby enhancing medical students’ spatial understanding and 3D reconstruction skills, and strengthening their anatomical foundation and clinical competence. This approach aims to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical practice while cultivating clinical thinking abilities.    Methods In this study, the medical imaging knowledge was introduced into the anatomy curriculum in Peking University, enabling students to better understand the human body structure and its relationship to the clinical practice with aid of the ultrasound and MRI method. After the course concluded, we evaluated the examination result  and learning satisfaction data from the anatomy course.    Results The result  showed that students provided positive feedback, showing increased interest in learning, enhanced initiative, significant improvement in their anatomy grades (P<0.01), and a notable enhancement in their ability to apply basic knowledge to solve clinical problems (P<0.05).    Conclusion The integrated teaching approach of medical imaging and human anatomy courses provides innovative ideas and practical method  for medical students to learn the basic medical course and enhance their clinical skills in the future.

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Human anatomy
/ Medical imaging / Ultrasound / Magnetic resonance imaging

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HE Ping HE Qing-yuan LUAN Li-ju QIN Li-hua ZHANG Wei-guang FANG Xuan YAN Jun-hao. Integrated teaching practice of medical imaging and human anatomy courses in Peking University[J]. Acta Anatomica Sinica. 2025, 56(6): 738-742 https://doi.org/10.16098/j.issn.0529-1356.2025.06.014

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