Bridging neuroanatomy and clinical reasoning: a collaborative cranial nerve matching activity
Abstract
This activity bridges neuroanatomy and clinical reasoning through a collaborative matching exercise linking cranial nerve function to patient presentations. Designed for preclerkship students, it reinforces spatial understanding and diagnostic reasoning while encouraging peer discussion and reflection. The approach provides a low-resource, adaptable framework to integrate basic and clinical sciences.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Anatomy and Medical Technology
Innovations in Medical Education
Surgical Simulation and Training
Publication details
- Journal / source
- AJP Advances in Physiology Education
- Publisher
- American Physiological Society
- Volume
- 50
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 595–600
- Publication date
- 9 April 2026
- Language
- EN