Abstract: In the teaching process of human anatomy and physiology, the concept of critical thinking education runs through the whole process. First, the contributions of the founders of this discipline and other scientists to anatomy and physiology, especially their spirit of questioning the authority of their predecessors were introduced. Secondly, the shackles of inherent knowledge in textbooks were broken and the relevant scientific research achievements were integrated. In addition, the wrong views generally recognized in social hot spots were corrected by integrating the concept of science in this discipline, and students were encouraged to carry out popular science publicity within their ability to feed the society. The introduction of critical thinking was an important exploration of integrating ideological and political ideas into the course. It has imperceptibly cultivated students’ pioneering spirit and achieved good results in practical teaching.

Key words: human anatomy, human physiology, critical thinking, ideological and political concepts, innovative education