Anatomy Physiology Club....NOT A&P

[LilPeanut, MSN, RN, NP]

I think I figured out the difference between A&P and Anatomy and Physiology taken separately.

I think A&P is taught systemically, while at least anatomy is taught regionally when they are separate (I'm taking anatomy this quarter)

So, who is taking either anat or physio this quarter?

We're finishing up the lower limbs right now. I've got all the bones down, I still need to work on the leg muscles and we learn ennervation and vessels this week. Tons of info in such a short time! But I really like the regional approach, I'm not sure if I could handle the systemic approach as well.

[Roseyposey]

My college offers them separately. I've already taken them, and what I can tell you is Anatomy is "what is it" and "where is it," while Physiology is "what's it do," "how," and "how does it relate to everything else." I'm not sure how A&PI and A&PII differ.

[SarasotaRN2b]

I took A&P together and usually the lab reinforces what we did in lecture. For example, when learning about the physiology of muscles in lecture, we learn what and where they are in lab. It worked well for me.

Kris

[amber74]

My college does them seperate.Im taking Anatomy starting Jan 24th, and Ill take physiology next fall.

I hope I retain it over the summer!

[LilPeanut, MSN, RN, NP]

I already know they offer both different types....I'm starting a different thread for those of us who are taking anatomy and physiology separately.

From what I've seen, it looks like the difference is in teaching method (regional vs system) A&P seems to do systemic (ie: learn all the bones and how they work.) while my anatomy class does regional (we learn all the bones, muscles, vessels and ennervation for legs, then arms, then head, then chest etc) and then physiology covers how the systems work together.

[Fun2, BSN, RN]

I already know they offer both different types....I'm starting a different thread for those of us who are taking anatomy and physiology separately.

From what I've seen, it looks like the difference is in teaching method (regional vs system) A&P seems to do systemic (ie: learn all the bones and how they work.) while my anatomy class does regional (we learn all the bones, muscles, vessels and ennervation for legs, then arms, then head, then chest etc) and then physiology covers how the systems work together.

Anatomy is the study of the structure, whereas physiology is the study of the function of the body. So, in your classes, I guess you study how the body is mapped in one class, and in the next class, you study what each thing does, why and how... :)

[jhawk07]

I just finished Anatomy and Anatomy lab (seperate from Phys) and it was taught regionally (lower limb, upper limb, head/neck, internal organs/trunk). I am taking Phys over distance learning because the on campus Phys professor is a tricky jack*** (from the words of my Anatomy TA and Anatomy professor) so I am avoiding him. Speaking of Phys, I should go do some I haven't done any in a few days.

[Hopegirl]

I am either going to be taking anatomy or physiology this semester. I am waitlisted, so we'll see. If I had to take physiology first, would this just not make sense? Do I benefit more from taking anatomy before physiology?

Thanks!

[LilPeanut, MSN, RN, NP]

Again, I understand what the difference between anatomy and physiology is. My entire point is to not have the concept explained to me repeatedly, but to find others whose schools teach it separately, not together.

Hopegirl: I would probably take Anatomy first, just because it will really help in physio I would think, already knowing all the structures/bones/nerves/vessels by heart.

We just are finishing up the lower limbs right now I need to drill on my lower leg muscles, but I've got everything from the knee to the hip down pat. We did nerves today and I definitely need to work more on those

[Hopegirl]

Again, I understand what the difference between anatomy and physiology is. My entire point is to not have the concept explained to me repeatedly, but to find others whose schools teach it separately, not together.

Hopegirl: I would probably take Anatomy first, just because it will really help in physio I would think, already knowing all the structures/bones/nerves/vessels by heart.

We just are finishing up the lower limbs right now I need to drill on my lower leg muscles, but I've got everything from the knee to the hip down pat. We did nerves today and I definitely need to work more on those

Thanks for your reply! Now here is the next natural question to ask.... what if I can ONLY get physiology this semester.... should I take, or wait until next semester and hope to actually get into the anatomy class?

[LilPeanut, MSN, RN, NP]

I really don't know, since I'm in anat now and haven't taken physio. I would really try and get into anat first. Good luck. Go to the class like you're in it, your prof might let you in.

[marilynmom, LPN, NP]

Thanks for your reply! Now here is the next natural question to ask.... what if I can ONLY get physiology this semester.... should I take, or wait until next semester and hope to actually get into the anatomy class?

Maybe I can offer some advice based on my experience. We have them as seperate classes at my school and I have already taken both and did extremely well, making A's in both classes. I love this stuff.

I took Anatomy first and then the next semester I took Physiology and I am personally glad I did it that way. We did have a couple students who had not had anatomy and though they didn't do bad, they didn't do as good as the student who already had Anatomy. Only because they had to spend extra time catching up to what the rest of us already knew previously and were expected to know in the class coming in (anatomy was a pre-req along with Chemisty).

Good luck! And don't be afraid to take Physio without Anatomy, it certainly can be done, just prepare that you might have to play catch up to certain things, especially if Anatomy is a pre-req for the class (you didn't mention that it was).

Marilyn