Virtual anatomy: extracurricular activities developed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to propound contemporary methods of teaching-learning about Human Anatomy for the course of Medicine during the pandemic period. This research is an experience report referring to the teaching project “ Methodologies applied in Human Anatomy teaching”, which explains procedures to be enforced in extracurricular activities like preparation of scripts for practical classes, construction of subtitles for pieces exhibited at the anatomy museum, using the 3D printer in the creation of teaching materials, techniques to preserve anatomical parts, scientific reading and writing and also the use of aromatherapy to enable a more pleasant return environment. Therefore, eight first-year academics of the Medicine course of a public institution have developed those activities guided by anatomy professors. The commitment of the project participants can be evidenced in the prospered actions quality as in the attendance of each proposed activity. In consequence, we are allowed to conclude that the present study is able to reveal numerous alternatives of teaching-learning which can be performed through the pandemic period and continue motivating academics to remain studying and contributing to their academic formation.