*Correspondence to: Dr. Guinevere Granite, Director of Human Anatomy, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
Received: Mar 20, 2026; Accepted: Jun 15, 2026; Published: Jul 03, 2026
Citation: Granite G (2026) The Future of Foundational Anatomy: Human Donor Dissection with the Incorporation of Digital Learning Tools. J Anatomical Variation and Clinical Case Report 4:124. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61309/javccr.1000124
Copyright: ©2026 Granite G. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
ABSTRACT
Anatomy Human donor dissection has been the undisputed cornerstone of medical and health professions education for centuries. Rapid advances in digital learning tools, however, present both an opportunity and a challenge to this traditional model. While this evolution aligns with broader changes in curriculum design, such as competency-based medical education with AI integration, educators must remain steadfast in their defense of the dissection experience. Recent research suggests that the future lies not in replacement, but in a hybrid, multimodal approach that leverages the strengths of both human dissection and digital learning tools. By integrating advanced technologies into anatomy education but with robust oversight, such changes have the potential to transform the learning experience, enhancing accessibility, engagement, and pedagogical expansion.
Keywords: Human donor dissection; Cadaveric dissection; Digital anatomy; Artificial intelligence integration; Gross anatomy; Medical education
