A review of anatomy education during and after theCOVID-19 pandemic: Revisiting traditional and modern methods to achieve future innovation

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had enormous effects on anatomy education. During the pandemic, students have had no access to cadavers, which has been the principal way to learn anatomy since the 17th century. As it is difficult to predict future access to cadavers for students or in-person classes, anatomy educators are encouraged to revisit all possible teaching methods in order to develop innovations. Here, we review anatomy education methods to apply to current and future education.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented students from accessing cadavers, causing significant impact on anatomy education. Educators are urged to reconsider teaching methods and innovate to address future challenges in education.