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For muscles, I created a study chart that included the muscle name, geographic area of the muscle, muscle origin and insertion points, and a picture of the muscle (it was a 30 page document). Just creating it helped me learn as well as working towards memorizing it. I also spent time in the model room where I learned to find key landmarks. I.e. find the Pronater teres, and then go in a 360 degree circle around the arm finding the muscles either clockwise or counterclockwise. If you learn muscles by groupings, then find a key muscle in the grouping, and it's easier to find the others in the group.
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Use your own body to visualize the muscles. Easiest way would be to get a list and point them out on your body (or someone willing to help, but your body would be better because it'll be there during the test ) until you're able to master as much as you can. Repetition is the best way to learn! I know it'll probably be boring but have someone quiz you and make sure you get it right.
Edit: Forgot about the neurons and spinal cord! That's pretty easy... your book should have diagrams of the neurons- cover the terms up with little scraps of post-it notes and quiz yourself on that. Or find a diagram online! There are tons that are for that purpose. As for the spinal cord, you'll probably find it easiest to study that like the muscles, at least for the sections the spinal cord branches off to. Other than that, diagrams without labels!
Clodoveo
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I am currently taking a one month A&P class with Psychology and the AP is really kicking my ass study wise, I have managed to get good grades but if I want to get an A, I have to get an A on this upcoming test...
So...I have to study what my teacher says "over 600 muscles" by this coming monday for the test, along with NEURONS and Spinal Cord chapters........... How do I study the muscles?? Please give me tips!
BTW I have one day to study all the muscles, an entire day...can I do it?? I have to use my other two days for the other chapters...