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Clay modeling as a method to learn human muscles: A community college study

  1. Howard K. Motoike,
  2. Robyn L. O'Kane,
  3. Erez Lenchner,
  4. Carol Haspel*

Article first published online: 2 FEB 2009

DOI: 10.1002/ase.61

Issue

Anatomical Sciences Education

Anatomical Sciences Education

Volume 2, Issue 1, pages 19–23, January/February 2009

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Motoike, H. K., O'Kane, R. L., Lenchner, E. and Haspel, C. (2009), Clay modeling as a method to learn human muscles: A community college study. Anat Sci Ed, 2: 19–23. doi: 10.1002/ase.61

Author Information

  1. Natural and Applied Science Department, LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, New York

*Natural and Applied Science Department, LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Ave., E-300, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 13 FEB 2009
  2. Article first published online: 2 FEB 2009
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 12 DEC 2008
  4. Manuscript Revised: 17 NOV 2008
  5. Manuscript Received: 18 JUL 2008

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