A pintura corporal como estratégia de ensino da anatomia do sistema locomotor: reflexões sobre a prática em um curso de Medicina

Innovative methodologies in human anatomy education are becoming increasingly neces-sary due to the limitations of traditional teaching models. In this context, we proposed a body painting workshop focused on skeletal muscles as a teaching methodology in a me-dical course. As an active methodology, body painting positioned students as active par-ticipants in their learning process, fostering greater engagement, responsibility, and col-laboration. It also enabled experiential learning, where students applied theoretical kno-wledge in practice by creating representations of anatomical structures on their own bo-dies, fostering a deeper understanding connected to real-life contexts. Additionally, this methodology involved hidden competencies, such as empathy and ethics, which are es-sential for training healthcare professionals. The technique also stimulated collaborative work, communication, and problem-solving within groups. It is important to emphasize that body painting does not replace traditional classes using cadaveric specimens but ser-ves as a complementary approach, making learning more dynamic and meaningful. In this sense, this methodology proves to be an effective strategy for integrating theoretical and practical knowledge in an innovative way.