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Graduate and Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of the Spine Muscles Study Methods

Introduction: the spine muscles are traditionally described as “back muscles”. Several differences are found to determine the muscle classification/nomenclature and the topographic organization, which are often confusing or misleading. A recent alternative method to study the spine muscles based on specific functional and morphological criteria was published considering modern anatomy teaching this new method proposes the spine muscles categorization in seven strata. This study aimed to investigate which method, the traditional or the seven strata, allows for a more accurate perception of knowledge. Methods: 123 health science students in different academic levels attended lectures in both the traditional and the seven strata method. Descriptive statistics were used to present the multiple-choice or Likert-type scale questions, and the descriptive critical review was analyzed through thematic analysis. Results: the overall students preferred the seven strata method as a comprehensive and didactic strategy to study the spine. Conclusion: these results validate the seven strata method as a didactic strategy to teach spine muscles in medical, physical therapy, and postgraduation courses.