The practical examination types (spot test and slide test) of gross anatomy course in faculty of medicine: a simultaneous evaluation of the aspect of student success.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare the students' scores of the spot (spotter/classical/traditional/tag/ring/bell-ringer) test (3D environment) performed in the laboratory with the slide test (gross anatomy images) (2D environment) in the class. The observation of our department regarding both types for practical examination was reported, in terms of exam marks of the students. Both are preferred as the practical examination types for gross anatomy course our in medical faculty. METHODS: The 29 blocks' scores in 5 years (2013/2014-2017/2018) belonging to first- and second-year medical students' spot tests and slide tests are evaluated retrospectively and statistically compared. Correlations of the spot tests and the slide tests, besides the correlations between theoretical examinations and the practical examination types, are calculated. RESULTS: Spot test scores were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in nine blocks, while slide test scores were higher significantly (p < 0.05) in fourteen. There was no statistically significant difference between the practical examination types (spot/slide) in six blocks. There were correlations between the spot test and the slide test in all blocks (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: It is considered that the spot test reflects the success/ability in a 3D environment, while the slide test reflects it in the 2D environment. In conclusion, neither of these two types of examinations stands out absolutely. Both types of examinations have their own features in areas, such as assessment power, applicability, and effect on success.

The morphometry, localization, and shape types of the fovea capitis femoris, and their relationship with the femoral head parameters.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the morphometric properties of the fovea capitis femoris (FCF) and its localization on the femoral head, the shape types, and the relationship with the femoral head parameters. METHODS: This study was performed on 146 dry femora. The morphological and morphometric properties were evaluated on dry bones and digital images of these bones. Some of the FCF and femoral head parameters were measured with a caliper on dry bones while others were measured using ImageJ software on digital images. RESULTS: The most common localization type was the Type 2 localization and the shape type was the oval type. The FCF sizes [except depth of the FCF (DFCF)] were found to be smaller in the Type 1 localization. The femoral neck shaft angle (NSA) was found to be greater in the triangular type than the round (or circular) type on the left side and in all cases. The vertical diameter of the femoral head (FHD-V), the anteroposterior diameter of the femoral head (FHD-AP), and the area of the femoral head (AREAHOF) values were greater in the triangular types than in the oval types in all cases. There was no relationship between the localization types and the shape types of the FCF. CONCLUSION: Results showed that the morphometric properties, localization, and shape types of the FCF were related to some femoral head parameters. It is thought that our findings contributed to orthopedic and radiological applications and anthropological sciences.