METHODS article
Front. Surg.
Sec. Neurosurgery
Volume 12 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1511451
This article is part of the Research TopicSurgical Skills and Continuing Medical Education in Neurosurgery: Past, Present and FutureView all 4 articles
Title：Effective Mnemonic Techniques for Memorizing the Peripheral Nervous System: A Focus on the Brachial, Lumbar, and Sacral Plexuses
Provisionally accepted
- 1The Second Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, China
- 2Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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Background and Aims :The complex anatomy of peripheral nerve plexuses, such as the brachial, lumbar, and sacral plexuses, poses significant challenges in medical education. Traditional educational methods often prove inadequate in facilitating the retention of detailed information about these nerve structures. This study aims to propose innovative mnemonic techniques to enhance memory retention and simplify the learning process for medical students and professionals.Methods :We developed and implemented various mnemonic techniques, including diagrams, rhyming mnemonics, and sequential methods, to facilitate the memorization of the peripheral nerve plexuses.Interpretation:The use of mnemonic techniques, including visual aids and structured learning strategies, can address the educational challenges posed by the intricate anatomy of peripheral nerve plexuses. These methods not only expedite the memorization of nerve branches but also elucidate their origins, enhancing diagnostic precision and therapeutic outcomes in clinical settings.
Keywords: Mnemonic techniques, Anatomical learning, Educational strategies, Medical Education, Peripheral Nerve Plexuses
Received: 16 Oct 2024; Accepted: 26 May 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Tianjun, honglei, yeping and wei. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence:
Chen yeping, The Second Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, China
feng wei, The Second Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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