par Paul, Delphine 
Référence Congress of the European Association of Veterinary Anatomists (EAVA) (XXXV: 22–25th of July 2025: Toulouse), Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia Online, Vol. 54 (54), page (15), 031
Publication Publié, 2025-08-21
Référence Congress of the European Association of Veterinary Anatomists (EAVA) (XXXV: 22–25th of July 2025: Toulouse), Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia Online, Vol. 54 (54), page (15), 031
Publication Publié, 2025-08-21
Poster de conférence
| Résumé : | Three-dimensional visualization is crucial in veterinary anatomy education. In this context, modeling clay is a valuable tool, facilitating three-dimensional visualization of complex structures. At the Université Libre de Bruxelles, veterinary medicine students use this tactile medium to construct a 3D representation of the horse's large colon and cecum, aiming to better comprehend the intricate layout of these organs. The learning process integrates pre-class preparation through reading notes and commented slides, followed by an in-class, hands-on modeling session. In class, students are asked to summarize in a table the external aspect (haustra, teniae), proportions and topography of the different parts of the large colon and flexures using their notebooks and the on-line 3D resource “VIN 3D Anatomy”. Working in pairs, students then translate this theoretical description into a clay model, accurately depicting the topography, proportions, and external features of the equine large intestine. The simplicity of the large intestine's structure (basically a long strand of modeling clay folded several times), makes this method particularly effective for representing key anatomical features of the equine large intestine such as topographical relationships and variations in cross-sectional diameter. Using modeling clay in anatomy classes offers several pedagogical advantages: this affordable medium facilitates the transition from 2D representations and textual information to 3D spatial understanding. It provides immediate visual feedback of the students understanding, allowing for real-time corrections and guidance. Last but not least, this unusual medium encourages active learning and student engagement in class. The use of modeling clay as a learning tool not only motivates students but also improve their comprehension of the complex anatomical disposition of the large colon and cecum in horses. It is an effective complement to traditional veterinary anatomy education methods. |
