The document summarizes research on the effects of virtual labs and cooperative learning in anatomy instruction. The research found that using virtual anatomy software alone led to lower achievement and motivation compared to cadaver labs. However, incorporating cooperative learning activities such as jigsaw mitigated the negative effects of the virtual software. Students who used the virtual software with jigsaw activities performed better on retention tests and had higher motivation and perceptions of task-technology fit than students who used the software individually. The results suggest cooperative learning can improve virtual anatomy instruction.