Anat Sci Educ May 2022 PMID 33855807

"Air Anatomy" - Teaching Complex Spatial Anatomy Using Simple Hand Gestures.

Doris George Yohannan, Aswathy Maria Oommen, Bhaskaran Jayaprasad Amogh, Nithin Kadakampallil Raju, Rakesh Omana Suresh, Santhanu Jagannath Nair

Mentions

50
Peak: 15 in Sep 2020
across 4 sources since Nov 2019

Extended reach

64,196
potential audience

Total likes

1,138

Video views

38,846

Mentions per month

Nov 2019 – Oct 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter39 posts
  • News7 articles
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Facebook1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate strong agreement and active interest, exemplified by comments like 'Great tool!' and 'Happy to share our article,' as well as mentions of creating videos to help students understand eye muscles. Words like 'helpful,' 'better understanding,' and 'congrats' convey enthusiasm and recognition of the method's potential, indicating meaningful engagement but still early in the adoption phase, leading to a moderate impact assumption.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts support the idea that using hand gestures is an effective teaching tool for complex anatomy, with expressions like 'Great tool!' and 'Our article accepted' indicating endorsement.

InterestHigh interest

Discussion of digital videos and methods to enhance learning suggests high interest, especially among students and educators who mention the impact on understanding.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several users share their own examples, produce videos, and discuss the potential for this approach to be widely adopted, reflecting deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While positive, the discussions mostly highlight potential and initial positive findings; the impact is moderate with future implications implied rather than proven.

Abstract in brief

  • Many learners, especially those with low spatial abilities, struggle with complex anatomical concepts, highlighting the need for effective teaching tools.
  • A study tested a method called "Air Anatomy," which combines hand gestures to improve spatial understanding in a lecture setting about extraocular muscles.
  • Results showed that students using "Air Anatomy" scored significantly higher on tests and reported a better learning experience, suggesting it's an effective and low-cost instructional technique.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

Happy to share our article accepted in @AnatSciEduc! Congrats to all my coauthors! @DrNithinKRaju1 #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #MedEdChat #MedEd #anatomy @ifaa2021 @AnatomyOrg ‘Air Anatomy’ – Teaching Complex Spatial Anatomy Using Simple Hand Gestures https://t.co/bmEaiz3NOb

Apr 16, 2021 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 130 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

Our article in Anat Sci Educ ⚡

Apr 20, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 504 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

Learn Anatomy the 'Air Anatomy' way! Our article on learning anatomy using simple hand gestures published in Anat Sci Educ @Dorisgeorge @DrNithinKRaju1 #MedEd #MedEdChat #anatomy #neuroscience #STEMeducation #STEMed https://t.co/APQlpeOiCg

Apr 16, 2021 · 5 likes · 6 shares · 130 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

Air Anatomy

Sep 22, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 130 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

https://t.co/f8OznXBA7E

Jul 18, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 504 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

@zach_london @UMICHNeuroRes Great tool! As an addition. This video may be helpful in a low tech environment https://t.co/oSOOU7npNw

Dec 3, 2022 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 504 followers View post →

All mentions

Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

https://t.co/MzOBPGHF5K

Apr 23, 2024 · 1 like · 504 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

RT @Dorisgeorge: @zach_london @UMICHNeuroRes Great tool! As an addition. This video may be helpful in a low tech environment https://t.co/o…

Dec 5, 2022 · 2 shares · 130 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

@zach_london @UMICHNeuroRes Great tool! As an addition. This video may be helpful in a low tech environment https://t.co/oSOOU7npNw

Dec 3, 2022 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 504 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

Two short videos on Extra ocular muscle anatomy Video

Nov 14, 2022 · 1 like · 504 followers View post →
American Association for Anatomy
@AnatomyOrg · X

RT @anatomy_air: Happy to share our article accepted in @AnatSciEduc! Congrats to all my coauthors! @DrNithinKRaju1 #MedTwitter #MedStudent…

Sep 28, 2021 · 4 shares · 5,862 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

RT @Dorisgeorge: https://t.co/f8OznXBA7E

Jul 18, 2021 · 2 shares · 504 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

RT @Dorisgeorge: https://t.co/f8OznXBA7E

Jul 18, 2021 · 2 shares · 130 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

https://t.co/f8OznXBA7E

Jul 18, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 504 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

@MikaelaStiver @Wikipedia @OpenStax @Radiopaedia Mikaela, these are two short videos I've made on extra ocular muscles. Hope it may help. Video 1: https://t.co/s8Wljuifrj Video 2: https://t.co/oSOOU75gzo

May 28, 2021 · 2 likes · 504 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

RT @Dorisgeorge: Our article in Anat Sci Educ ⚡

May 16, 2021 · 2 shares · 504 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

RT @Dorisgeorge: Our article in Anat Sci Educ ⚡

Apr 20, 2021 · 2 shares · 130 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

Our article in Anat Sci Educ ⚡

Apr 20, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 504 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

RT @anatomy_air: Learn Anatomy the 'Air Anatomy' way! Our article on learning anatomy using simple hand gestures published in Anat Sci Educ…

Apr 18, 2021 · 6 shares · 130 followers View post →
Harikrishnan
@Harikri24049774 · X

RT @anatomy_air: Learn Anatomy the 'Air Anatomy' way! Our article on learning anatomy using simple hand gestures published in Anat Sci Educ…

Apr 17, 2021 · 6 shares · 98 followers View post →
Dr Nithin K Raju
@DrNithinKRaju1 · X

RT @anatomy_air: Learn Anatomy the 'Air Anatomy' way! Our article on learning anatomy using simple hand gestures published in Anat Sci Educ…

Apr 16, 2021 · 6 shares · 5 followers View post →
MedEdBot
@MedEdBot · X

RT @anatomy_air: Learn Anatomy the 'Air Anatomy' way! Our article on learning anatomy using simple hand gestures published in Anat Sci Educ…

Apr 16, 2021 · 6 shares · 2,904 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

RT @anatomy_air: Learn Anatomy the 'Air Anatomy' way! Our article on learning anatomy using simple hand gestures published in Anat Sci Educ…

Apr 16, 2021 · 6 shares · 504 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

Learn Anatomy the 'Air Anatomy' way! Our article on learning anatomy using simple hand gestures published in Anat Sci Educ @Dorisgeorge @DrNithinKRaju1 #MedEd #MedEdChat #anatomy #neuroscience #STEMeducation #STEMed https://t.co/APQlpeOiCg

Apr 16, 2021 · 5 likes · 6 shares · 130 followers View post →
Tom Rusting; Stichting Naastentraining
@tomrusting · X

Dit vind ik leuk. Medische studenten leren over het complexe stelsel oogspieren. Met behulp van foto’s, 3D modellen, van alles. Maar als de docent óók handgebaren gebruikt, dan snappen ze het beter! Misschien moeten we gewoon veel vaker gebaren inzetten! https://t.co/tHlYymqP0i

Apr 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 3 shares · 1,122 followers View post →
MedEdBot
@MedEdBot · X

RT @anatomy_air: Happy to share our article accepted in @AnatSciEduc! Congrats to all my coauthors! @DrNithinKRaju1 #MedTwitter #MedStudent…

Apr 16, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,904 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

RT @anatomy_air: Happy to share our article accepted in @AnatSciEduc! Congrats to all my coauthors! @DrNithinKRaju1 #MedTwitter #MedStudent…

Apr 16, 2021 · 4 shares · 504 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

RT @anatomy_air: Happy to share our article accepted in @AnatSciEduc! Congrats to all my coauthors! @DrNithinKRaju1 #MedTwitter #MedStudent…

Apr 16, 2021 · 4 shares · 130 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

Happy to share our article accepted in @AnatSciEduc! Congrats to all my coauthors! @DrNithinKRaju1 #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #MedEdChat #MedEd #anatomy @ifaa2021 @AnatomyOrg ‘Air Anatomy’ – Teaching Complex Spatial Anatomy Using Simple Hand Gestures https://t.co/bmEaiz3NOb

Apr 16, 2021 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 130 followers View post →
Nick Mc Murdoch
@nickmcmurdoch · X

'Air Anatomy' - Teaching Complex Spatial Anatomy Using Simple Hand Gestures: Spatial understanding of complex anatomical concepts is often a challenge for learners, as well as for educators. It is even more challenging for students with low mental… https://t.co/TwM7wHCi74 https://t.co/cW1jXEsgFt

Apr 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 16 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

RT @anatomy_air: Many students expressed their confusion in learning extra ocular muscles and actions. Here's a short video which may make…

Sep 29, 2020 · 3 shares · 504 followers View post →
MedEdBot
@MedEdBot · X

RT @anatomy_air: Many students expressed their confusion in learning extra ocular muscles and actions. Here's a short video which may make…

Sep 29, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,904 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

RT @anatomy_air: Many students expressed their confusion in learning extra ocular muscles and actions. Here's a short video which may make…

Sep 29, 2020 · 3 shares · 130 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

Many students expressed their confusion in learning extra ocular muscles and actions. Here's a short video which may make things easier #MedTwitter #MedEd #ophthalmology https://t.co/RwFjMuCIFB

Sep 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 130 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

RT @anatomy_air: Which muscle acts to cause elevation of the adducted eyeball

Sep 27, 2020 · 2 shares · 130 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

Which muscle acts to cause elevation of the adducted eyeball

Sep 27, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 130 followers View post →
Vivek Perjanya
@VivekPerjanya · X

RT @anatomy_air: Air Anatomy

Sep 23, 2020 · 3 shares · 87 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

RT @anatomy_air: Air Anatomy

Sep 22, 2020 · 3 shares · 504 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

RT @anatomy_air: Air Anatomy

Sep 22, 2020 · 3 shares · 130 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

Air Anatomy

Sep 22, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 130 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

RT @anatomy_air: New video in Extraocular muscle actions https://t.co/RwFjMuCIFB

Sep 22, 2020 · 2 shares · 130 followers View post →
Doris George Yohannan
@Dorisgeorge · X

RT @anatomy_air: New video in Extraocular muscle actions https://t.co/RwFjMuCIFB

Sep 22, 2020 · 2 shares · 504 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

New video in Extraocular muscle actions https://t.co/RwFjMuCIFB

Sep 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 130 followers View post →
Navneet Kaur ਨਵਨੀਤ ਕੌਰ ☬
@NKaur99 · X

RT @anatomy_air: Corpus callosum | Air Anatomy https://t.co/KzgVvIMwAV

Nov 24, 2019 · 2 shares · 507 followers View post →
Air Anatomy
@anatomy_air · X

Corpus callosum | Air Anatomy https://t.co/KzgVvIMwAV

Nov 15, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 130 followers View post →
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