Purpose This study aims to evaluate the content, quality and functionality of YouTube videos on the anatomy of Neurocranium bones and to measure educational usefullness of the videos. Methods In this cross-sectional study, searches were made using the keywords "Neurocranium bones" and "Skull anatomy" in the YouTube search tab. Demographic data such as type, source, duration, upload date, and view rates of the videos were recorded. The quality and content of the videos were evaluated using the total content score (TCS), modified DISCERN scale, JAMA and Global Quality Scale (GQS). SPSS 26.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results A statistically significant high correlation was observed between the GQS scores and the DISCERN scores (r = 0.813, p < 0.001). There was a high statistically significant positive correlation between the total content score and GQS (r = 0.887, p < 0.001) and between total content score and modified DISCERN (r = 0.691, p < 0.001). Also, there was a statistically significant positive moderate correlation between GQS scores and JAMA scores (r = 0.507, p < 0.05). A statistically significant moderate correlation was observed between JAMA and DISCERN scores (r = 0.521, p < 0.001), video length (r = 0,416, p < 0,05), comments (r = 0,457, p < 0,05), likes (r = 0,608, p < 0,001). There was a moderate statistically significant positive correlation between total content score and JAMA (r = 0,431, p < 0,05). Conclusion The majority of YouTube videos have insufficient information on neurocranium bones in the medical and dental school curriculum. Anatomists and institutions should be encouraged to prepare and present YouTube videos with assessment systems such as DISCERN, JAMA, GQS, and TCS in line with the current anatomy education curriculum.

Context: The modified Mallampati test (MMT) is one of the most common examination methods to predict possible intubation problems. Aim: The present study aims to investigate the relationship between anthropometric measurements and the MMT in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during the exacerbation period (COPD-E) and stable period (COPD-S). Materials and Methods: The present study included two groups of participants that consisted of 107 healthy individuals in the control group and 107 patients who were diagnosed with COPD (patient group). Two measurements were taken from the patients during the exacerbation and stable periods. The MMT, body mass index (BMI), face height, thyromental distance, and sternomental distance were measured and recorded. Statistical Analysis Used: Data collected were analyzed using the SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 22.0. Results: In the COPD-E period, the MMT score increased, whereas the face height value decreased ( P = 0.030). During the COPD-S period, it was found that the higher BMI values were related to higher MMT scores ( P = 0.025). The MMT score increased significantly during the COPD-S period, whereas the thyromental distance values decreased ( P = 0.034). Conclusion: It is considered that the low face height value in the COPD-E period, the increase in the BMI, and the decrease in the thyromental distance in the COPD-S period could increase the difficult intubation possibility. The results of the present study which may lead to progression in the COPD database would contribute to the clinicians.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of anatomy education, which is one of the most important branches of the basic sciences in medicine. To compare the opinions of clinical and preclinical medical students on anatomy education, open-ended and closed-ended survey questions were administered.Methods: Sixty-six students from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years (preclinical group) and sixty-four students from the 4th, 5th, and 6th years (clinical group) of Istanbul Beykent University Faculty of Medicine were included in the study on a voluntary basis. The students were asked 18 closed-ended and 11 open-ended questions using a five-point Likert scale. Statistical analysis of the survey results was performed using SPSS 22 software.Results: It was determined that the instructor's attitude and behaviour influenced students' success in anatomy classes. Students in the clinical phase found the anatomy theory and practical courses inadequate. There was widespread support for the idea that presentations, videos and three-dimensional models should be included in the anatomy curriculum. However, it was observed that the majority of students did not want to specialise in anatomy for their medical training.Conclusions: We believe that the difference in perspective on anatomy education between students who have previously taken anatomy courses in medical school and pre-clinical students currently taking anatomy courses stems from the need for anatomical knowledge in clinical practice. We think that the preference for digital resources is linked to rapid technological advances. We believe that our results will enrich the existing literature on anatomy course functioning.

Aim: This study aimed to analyze the scientific content, instructional quality, and functional attributes of Turkish-language YouTube videos on larynx anatomy, with a focus on their relevance and usefulness in medical education.Methods: A comprehensive video search was performed on YouTube using the Turkish keyword “larynx anatomisi.” Videos selected for analysis met inclusion criteria of being in Turkish, having satisfactory audiovisual standards, and being unique (duplicates were excluded beyond the first instance). A total of 28 videos were reviewed. Collected data included source type, video length, upload date, and number of views. To evaluate educational value, four established tools were applied: the Anatomical Content Score (ACS), the modified DISCERN (mDISCERN) Scale, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) criteria, and the Global Quality Score (GQS). Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26.0.Results: Based on the Global Quality Score (GQS), the analyzed videos were divided into two categories: 13 videos (46.5%) were identified as “useful,” whereas 15 videos (53.5%) were considered “non-useful”. The average duration of videos in the “useful” group was found to be significantly greater (p=0.001). Conversely, the “non-useful” group exhibited higher numbers of views and likes (p=0.001). Videos classified as “useful” also had significantly higher Anatomical Content Score (ACS) values (p=0.001). A weak but positive correlation was observed between the mDISCERN score and JAMA benchmarks (r=0.12; p>0.05). Moreover, strong and statistically significant positive correlations were found between the mDISCERN and GQS (r=0.88; p