{"id":"786bea78-a751-49e0-8f2a-09cdbba78bc6","slug":"a-new-learning-approach-for-identifying-cortical-brain-areas-around-the-central-sulcus-using-the-name-of-allah","title":"A new learning approach for identifying cortical brain areas around the central sulcus using the name of Allah","authors":["Ali Akhaddar","Hiba Akhaddar"],"abstract":"Background: The convoluted structure of the brain cortex poses challenges for medical students learning neuroanatomy, particularly due to the complexity of the brain and the phenomenon known as neurophobia. Traditional methods of memorization can be time-consuming and may not effectively aid in understanding spatial relationships and clinical significance. Summary: This letter presents a novel mnemonic approach for identifying critical cortical areas around the central sulcus by associating the shape of the convolutions with the Arabic name of 'Allah'. The method was successfully implemented in a small group of medical students, who provided positive feedback regarding its effectiveness in facilitating learning. Conclusion: The proposed mnemonic technique offers a creative solution to enhance neuroanatomy education and may encourage further exploration of innovative teaching methods. Future studies will aim to assess the method's effectiveness in larger cohorts of medical students. Keywords: neuroanatomy, mnemonics, medical education, central sulcus, cortical areas, learning methods","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/786bea78-a751-49e0-8f2a-09cdbba78bc6/featured/hero-1781563670170.png","publishDate":"2019-12-13T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_554_2019","categories":["Infection","Letter to the Editor"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/9803/SNI-10-244.pdf"}