Learning the bones???

Tx-top nurse · May 17, 2004

That works like a charm unless your instructor chooses to use only one bone. You need to know what each bone looks like on their own. For example, my prof was notorious for doing this. He would just set out a lunate bone (not connected to any of the other bones) and you would need to know what bone it was.

Hey just wondering did you graduate yet, and if so what school?

luckymichelle · May 17, 2004

For me, memorizing the bones and muscles in my pre-anatomy class this year was a bit difficult.

I got it down pat by taking blank drawings of the skeletons and muscles and making a TON of copies. I kept filling them in and practicing. By saying them out loud, seeing the word, and writing the words, I seem to have got it.

Oh, and my husband helped by dancing around the house naked pointing to specific parts and asking me to label them. :rotfl: Oh, he'd kill me for telling that........ LOL!

Michelle

NursePru · May 17, 2004

I used flashcards and my textbook, but I also took pictures of the models in the lab w/ a digital camera and printed them out. You want to be able to name the parts from various sources--that way if you get stuck on something you can think it through and you'll have different images in your mind that you can pull from.

Good luck :)

Deb123j · May 17, 2004

Thanks everybody for all of your suggestions!!!!!

I'm going to try to get my boyfriend to dance around, but I don't think he will!! :uhoh3:

Dr. Gonzo · May 17, 2004

Hiya. Do any of you have any tips for learning all of the bones??? I'm trying to prepare for the summer course of anatomy!

Thanks!!!

Read Gray's Anatomy that should help.

Star Trek Nerd · May 17, 2004

Hiya. Do any of you have any tips for learning all of the bones??? I'm trying to prepare for the summer course of anatomy!

Thanks!!!

I always suggest flashcards but some people think it's too dull. However, used in conjuction with another student or even a willing family member can make it more tolerable.

Anatomy coloring books work wonders - for me anyway.