Human anatomy is far from complete, with ongoing discoveries reshaping understanding of variation, structure, and disease.

Most people recognise at least a few anatomical terms — “traps”, “glutes”, “biceps”. After centuries of dissection, microscopy and medical imaging, it seems reasonable to assume the work is done.

But in recent years, as medicine—and medical education—has become more team-based and interdisciplinary, medical schools across the country are bringing anatomy training out of its silo and ...