Anatomy Learning Institute, College of Health Sciences, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California, USA.
Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
Anat Sci Educ. 2024 Nov;17(8):1523-1525. doi: 10.1002/ase.2528. Epub 2024 Oct 30.
The intersection of anatomy and spirituality offers a profound exploration into how the physical and spiritual aspects of our being interrelate, enhancing our understanding of wholeness. These domains are often seen as distinct, with anatomy rooted in the tangible study of the human body, while spirituality is considered intangible and deeply personal. However, as our understanding of both fields has evolved, a more integrative approach is emerging, recognizing that the physical and spiritual are not separate but interconnected aspects of human experience. In this unique special issue, we explore the diverse ways in which spirituality influences the field of anatomy. To provide a comprehensive perspective, the issue is organized into three sections. The first section examines how spirituality shapes students' learning experiences in anatomy. The second section focuses on the role of religious beliefs in body donation practices. Finally, the third section considers the interplay between spirituality and culture, and how this dynamic has influenced the discipline of anatomy over time. This special issue emphasizes the connection between anatomy and spirituality, bridging the divide between the physical and spiritual dimensions of educators, students, body donors, and community members. More needs to be done in the future to embrace the connection between anatomy and spirituality and build upon it to advance our discipline.
解剖学与灵性的交汇点深入探讨了我们存在的物质和精神层面如何相互关联，增强了我们对整体的理解。这些领域通常被视为截然不同的，解剖学根植于对人体的有形研究，而灵性则被认为是无形的和个人化的。然而，随着我们对这两个领域的理解不断发展，一种更加综合的方法正在出现，认识到物质和精神不是人类体验的分离而是相互关联的方面。在这个独特的特刊中，我们探讨了灵性如何影响解剖学领域的多样性方式。为了提供全面的视角，该特刊分为三个部分。第一部分探讨了灵性如何塑造学生在解剖学学习中的体验。第二部分关注宗教信仰在遗体捐赠实践中的作用。最后一部分考虑了灵性与文化之间的相互作用，以及这种动态如何随着时间的推移影响解剖学这一学科。这个特刊强调了解剖学与灵性之间的联系，弥合了教育者、学生、遗体捐赠者和社区成员之间物质和精神层面的鸿沟。未来需要做更多的工作来拥抱解剖学与灵性之间的联系，并在此基础上推进我们的学科发展。
