anatomy vs. physiology

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i'm taking anatomy and physiology separately this summer. which class should i take first?

i've heard that its more logical to take anatomy first, but i've also heard that there are concepts that you learn in physio, that you apply to anatomy.

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Specializes in ICU.

I am taking anatomy and physiology during the summer as well. Physiology is offered in the first block, anatomy is offered in the second, so I have no choice in the matter. If I were to follow the program's recommended course schedule, I would be taking anatomy first and then physiology. Since anat is not a pre-req to phys, I'm assuming I shouldn't be at too much of a disadvantage.

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They go hand in hand but, personally I would take anatomy first so that you can know the structuures. Once you know what the body structures are it will be easier to understand how they work.

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Specializes in Endoscopy/MICU/SICU.

Yep, anatomy makes the most sense to me too.

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i took anatomy the 1st 8weeks of this semester and am in physiology now for the last 8 weeks. i would do anatomy first physiology is a breeze having the knowledge of anatomy first. there are a few in my class that haven't had anatomy yet and they are lost:uhoh3:. i hope this helps a little. good luck

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I'm taking A&P next year (I start school in August and take A&P I in the fall and A&P II in the spring)...But it's one course, so I have no choice.

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Form before funtion... A before P

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