A Second Life for Gross Anatomy: Applications for Multiuser Virtual Environments in Teaching the Anatomical Sciences

This article describes the emerging role of educational multiuser virtual environments, specifically Second Life (TM), in anatomical sciences education. Virtual worlds promote inquiry-based learning and conceptual understanding, potentially making them applicable for tea thing and learning gross anatomy. A short introduction to Second Life as an anatomical educational tool is provided, along with description of existing anatomy applications and future directions for this innovative teaching modality. Anat Sci Educ 4:39-43. (C) 2011 American Association of Anatomists.