Developed Mobile Applications for Anatomy Education

Background: The purpose of the study is to evaluate quantitatively mobile anatomy applications that compatible the iOS and Android operating system in App Store and Google Android application stores. Methods: In this research, the applications containing information about human anatomy were analyzed by using the combinations of the words ''Anatomy'', ''Anatomi'', ''？nsan'' and ''Human''. As research areas, App Store and Google Play application stores, including the online iOS and Android operating systems, were used. Data were collected between June 13 and August 13, 2018. The data collection form was developed by the researchers. Results: A total of 298 anatomy applications were detected using the search algorithm. 19,4% (58) of the applications were found in the iOS mobile operating system, while 80,6% (240) were found in the Android mobile operating system. It was found that 9,3% (28) of the applications supported more than one language, 3,7% (11) had Turkish language support, 28,8% (86) had quiz feature and 37,6% (112) available for purchase. Conclusions: This study is notable for the fact that applications related to macroscopic anatomy are the first analysis performed on both Android and iOS. It is seen that some of the downloading rates are more popular. It is suggested that such applications be examined and recommended to students for use in anatomy course programs and integrated into educational processes