Table 1.

Student Perspective on the Use of Different Anatomy Laboratory Materials

	VH Dissector™ N=142	Formalinized Cadaver N=143	Soft-embalmed Cadaver N=143	Plastinated Specimen N=142
Accurate anatomy	87.3	98.6	100.0	94.4
Reproducible activity	90.8	84.6	76.2	85.9
Reversible dissection	96.5	38.5	37.8	36.6
Simulates actual size and depth	59.9	95.8	93.7	89.4
Touchable	66.2	96.5	35.0	35.2
Odorless	94.4	50.3	75.5	90.8
Soft and flexible	43.0	76.9	79.7	42.3
Provides long term memory	73.9	95.1	90.9	90.1
Provides skill development	62.7	94.4	94.4	75.4
Promotes teamwork	83.8	95.8	77.6	78.2
Simulates first patient	44.4	88.1	86	58.5
Reusable and sustainable	95.1	60.1	63.6	83.1
Versatile	76.8	67.1	72.7	66.2
Average score	74.98	80.14	75.62	71.24

Values are in % agree