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<p>As anatomy curricula increasingly shift from cadaveric dissection toward prosected specimens and virtual models, medical students may lose early opportunities to develop tactile familiarity, three-dimensional anatomical understanding, and procedural orientation—skills foundational to surgical training. This editorial reflects on the implications of reduced hands-on anatomical learning and proposes drawing as an accessible, low-resource supplement that promotes active engagement, visuospatial reasoning, and reflective connection to the human body. Integrating structured sketching activities into anatomy education may help restore elements of embodied learning while supporting technical development for future surgeons. Drawing is not a substitute for dissection, but it can reintroduce curiosity, connection, and intentional observation into modern anatomy training.</p>

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The decline of cadaveric dissection in evolving anatomy education: restoring connection through art

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    2026年1月5日

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  • Zoë Ingram

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As anatomy curricula increasingly shift from cadaveric dissection toward prosected specimens and virtual models, medical students may lose early opportunities to develop tactile familiarity, three-dimensional anatomical understanding, and procedural orientation—skills foundational to surgical training. This editorial reflects on the implications of reduced hands-on anatomical learning and proposes drawing as an accessible, low-resource supplement that promotes active engagement, visuospatial reasoning, and reflective connection to the human body. Integrating structured sketching activities into anatomy education may help restore elements of embodied learning while supporting technical development for future surgeons. Drawing is not a substitute for dissection, but it can reintroduce curiosity, connection, and intentional observation into modern anatomy training.