A&P 1 Question

Boxer Mama · Apr 9, 2012

For my A&P I, we reviewed the chemistry and biology of cellular function, histology/integumentary system, bone tissue and bones/landmarks throughout body, joints, muscular system, nervous tissue, spine cord/spinal nerves/somatic reflexes, brain and CNS, autonomic nervous system and sense organs.

A&P I is a lot of memorizing information since you need to learn about the individual parts before you can start putting them together as a whole system.

Live.&.Learn · Apr 9, 2012

For my A&P I, we reviewed the chemistry and biology of cellular function, histology/integumentary system, bone tissue and bones/landmarks throughout body, joints, muscular system, nervous tissue, spine cord/spinal nerves/somatic reflexes, brain and CNS, autonomic nervous system and sense organs.
A&P I is a lot of memorizing information since you need to learn about the individual parts before you can start putting them together as a whole system.

My A&P 1 class was the same, if you want to get a jump start on class just make sure to review the chemistry and biology, protein synthesis ect... Also directional terms, quadrants, regions, where major organs are located, names of bones and major muscles, 11 body system organs and functions, parts of the cell, skin. ect...ect...ect...It's really not bad if you stay on top of it and don't fall behind...good luck :)

kthrnbkr · Apr 9, 2012

Mine was pretty much the same as pp's, what I would say though is go get a Anatomy Coloring book. It may seem funny to think about but it will help esp when you get to A&P2

alemieux1 · Apr 10, 2012

Hi. I already took A&P 1 and it covers a lot of material. A lot of repetitive memorization of specific bones, muscles, parts of the brain, heart, intestines, and more advanced stuff like the inside of a kidney, nose, throat. The systems covered are endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular and blood, nervous system (including central nervous system and peripheral nervous system) , skeletal system, muscular system, urinary, reproductive, and digestive. Pretty much everything. Don't freak out though, a lot of A&P1 is going to be mostly anatomy and remembering where things are. When it starts to get crazy is A&P 2. Good luck!

winterlights08 · Apr 10, 2012

To get a headstart for A&P 1, I would just review the chemistry/cell biology stuff that you might not remember well from bio or chem.

My college doesn't divide it up that way--all the anatomy in 1 and all the physiology in 2. Thank goodness, that seems like a lot! :uhoh3: But I guess it all balances out. I'm in A&P 2 right now and we're covering cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. I was even lucky enough to have the same professor for both semesters, so I'm actually really enjoying this semester and at the risk of sounding odd, I'm going to miss it. A&P has been my favorite class :crying2: .

CT Pixie, BSN, RN · Apr 10, 2012

I'm in A&P 2 now and we did/will do endocrine, lymphatic system, urinary, repro, digestive, special senses, resp system and some genetics

In A&P 1 it was integumentry system, skeletal system, musclular system, cardiovascular, nervous system, cellular level of body, body planes and directions

The actual body systems to learn were no harder in A&P I than A&P II. It depends on the school which systems are covered in which part of A&P. I took the same professor for both semesters and the same lab instructor for both.

Orizza · Apr 10, 2012

Thank you, everyone! I just wanted to get somewhat of a head start since I have five months to learn more bones than just my femur [okay, I know a few more..] Seems like cell biology is going to be my biggest problem, I haven't had a Bio class since 2004. :/ Time to find an old anatomy book! Thanks! :specs:

CT Pixie, BSN, RN · Apr 10, 2012

You won't just be learning the bones names/locations, if your class is like mine was you'll also need to know all the different structures on those bones (lateral malleolus of the fibula and the medial malleolus of the tibia etc), where they articulate, whether they are flat, seismoid, irreglar, long, short bones, etc.

If you can see if you can get syllabus from previous A&P 1 classes. That way you can get a head start on the chapters you will be starting with.

Saysfaa · Apr 11, 2012

Consider checking out the course objectives for that course at your school ... they should be linked to the class in the course description book and/or to the class schedule. They may also be on the prof's page (also a useful place to look for what will be covered in the class).

gardenfan · Apr 12, 2012

hi, I am in the same boat. I am taking general bio this semester, and I will take ap1 in the fall too. I am doing well in bio now , but ap is totally different, need more time and dedication .I am also getting myself ready for Ap1, I found this website has very good,detailed notes. you can go to YouTube, search biology131, there isa wonderful professor who is teaching anatomy from UC Buckley . I read the notes first,then I watch the lecture. I just started the skeletal chapter. it is fun, hope this helps. good luck.http://www2.sunysuffolk.edu/czuraa/BIO130LectureMaterials.htm

YouTube

mofomeat · Apr 12, 2012

Find out what book you will need for that class in September (double check with one of the instructors who teach it, to be sure it will be the right edition).

Buy the book NOW and start reading. Ask the instructor(s) for the syllabus or lesson plan that they will use for that class. If they give it to you, that will give you a pretty good idea for what you will need to know for the class. Anything else you glean from the book will only be helpful.

Keep in mind that there will be some stuff that will be discussed in lecture that is not in the book, and some stuff that is in the book that is not discussed in lecture. Either way, this will give you a good head start into the class.

HTH