Monthly Archives: June 2011

Long bones of the lower limb

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Catherine Truman

What is the role of touch when learning the body? I have spent the last few days looking closely at the bones that are in constant use by the students in the anatomy laboratory. One of the technicians who has … Continue reading →

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Evidence of touch

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Catherine Truman

We just don’t seem to have the words to express the depth of understanding gained through touch. Over the last few years that I’ve been observing Ian teaching anatomy lessons at Flinders it seems clear from the data we’ve collected … Continue reading →

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A Morning’s Anatomy

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Catherine Truman

During this Synapse6 residency I am focusing on the complexities of learning human anatomy- how we approach this conundrum of embodiment. Initially during 2008/9 I observed Prof Ian Gibbins teaching a number of classes to medical students in the Anatomy … Continue reading →

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