~~~A&P 1 (winter/spring) Club~~~

[Princess74]

i borrowed the information below from the a&p 1 fall club.(hope no one minds) i thought that it would be helpful to those of us taking a&p 1 this winter/spring semester.

hopefully there will be enough of us interested in this thread so that we can get a sticky.

those of you who have already taken a&p, please feel free to stop by at any time . we would love to have your imput also. thanks :)

useful study information/sites:

• anatomy modules:
  http://www.rad.washington.edu/anatomy/
  
• examinations in pathology: http://medstat.med.utah.edu/webpath/exam/examidx.html
  
• hole's essentials of anatomy and physiology: http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/holeessentials/
  
• human anatomy and physiology online course companion: http://occawlonline.pearsoned.com/bo...oks/mariebhap/
  
• anatomy and physiology: http://mandevillehigh.stpsb.org/2005.../biology2.html
  
• journey through nursing school (fun2care): www.nursingjourney.com
  
• fun2care's quizzes: http://www.nursingjourney.com/aandp_1_quizzes.html
  
• anatomy of the human body (gray): http://www.bartleby.com/107/
  
• master muscle list (loyola university medical education network): http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/med.../mml/index.htm
  
• medical terminology: an anatomy and physiology systems approach, 2/e: http://cwx.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/fremgen4/
  
• the hosford muscle tables: skeletal muscles of the human body: http://www.ptcentral.com/muscles/
  
• skeletal system: http://www.bio.psu.edu/people/facult...l/skeletal.htm
  
• u of minnesota webanatomy: http://www.msjensen.gen.umn.edu/webanatomy/default.htm
  
• biodidac:
  http://biodidac.bio.uottawa.ca/
  
• the student nurse forum, coursework lifelines, human anatomy: http://kcsun3.tripod.com/id192.htm
  
• anatomy and physiology tests
  http://groups.msn.com/anatomyphysiologytests
  
• histology
  http://www.cretin-derhamhall.org/de...e/histology.htm
  
• basic chemistry for biology students
  http://www.biology.arizona.edu/bioch...stry/main.html
  
• intro to the human body
  http://training.seer.cancer.gov/modu...structure.html
  
• zoology 200 models
  http://daphne.palomar.edu/ccarpenter...el%20index.htm
  
• biology 129
  http://www.bio.psu.edu/people/facult.../biology29.htm
  
• deep muscles
  http://bio.bd.psu.edu/cat/muscular_s...ep_muscles.htm
  
• zoology 225: dissection guide (videos)
  http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/cours.../exam/test.htm
  
• atlas of human anatomy
  http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/ana...omy/index.html
  
• essential study primer
  http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2002_...sp/default.htm
  
• hole's anatomy
  http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/site..._center_view0/
  
• anatomy and physiology tests
  http://groups.msn.com/anatomyphysiol...wtopassap.msnw
  
• animations for biology and chemistry portions of a&p
  http://www.lewport.wnyric.org/jwanamaker/animations.htm (lewport's biology place)
  http://www.ncc.gmu.edu/dna/animprot.htm (rna translation -- protein synthesis)
  http://www.biostudio.com/demo_freema..._synthesis.htm (protein synthesis)
  http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/bio1int.htm (biology animations, interactions, tutorials)
  
• neurobiology -- great action potential animations!
  http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/m...s/animate.html
  
• another anatomy site
  http://www.tarleton.edu/~anatomy/fall.html
  
• human biodyssey
  http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/home_pag...nbiodyssey.htm
  
• interactivephysiology.com
  http://daphne.palomar.edu/ccarpente...del%20index.htm
  http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sit.../student_view0/
  http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/med...eb/histoweb.htm
  http://www9.biostr.washington.edu/da.html
  http://www.getbodysmart.com/
  http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/ap1.html
  http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~minckley/anatomy/index.html
  http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/
  http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/animatio.htm
  
• histology sites
  http://www.lumen.luc.edu/lumen/meded...to_frames.html
  http://www.lumen.luc.edu/lumen/meded...ames/histo.htm
  http://biology.unm.edu/anatomy/ppt.htm
  
• get body smart
  http://www.getbodysmart.com/
  
• msn study group:
  http://groups.msn.com/anatomyphysiologytests
  
• bones box
  http://www.dccc.edu/departments/biol...ox/vbones.html
  
• another bones box -- good!
  http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/med.../main_bone.htm
  
• muscle contraction tutorial:
  http://www.brookscole.com/chemistry_...s/muscles.html
  
• actin myosin crossbridge 3d animation -- kind of mesmerizing ...
  http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/movies/actin_myosin.html
  
• "real muscle" contraction:
  http://www.bio.davidson.edu/misc/movies/musclcp.mov
  
• mechanism of filament sliding during contraction -- 3 frames, then you can "add calcium" and "decrease calcim":
  http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/matthews/myosin.html
  
• great for studying muscles!
  http://anatomy-kit.com/practices.htm
  http://www.med.umich.edu/lrc/coursep...deo_index.html
  
• cadaver dissections, histology
  http://www.anatomy.wisc.edu/teaching.html
  
• b&w printable muscle pics to label
  http://www.sirinet.net/~jgjohnso/musclesblank.html
  http://edgewood.k12.wi.us/depart/sci...usclelabel.gif
  http://edgewood.k12.wi.us/depart/sci...usclelabel.gifvirtual anatomy lab http://www.sunyniagara.cc.ny.us/val/valindex.html
  from niagara community college. searchable, user friendly site. includes some cat dissection views. great resources, links for each body system addressed.
  
  lumen gross anatomy site http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/med...em/learnit.htm
  
  histoweb http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medi...tomy/histoweb/
  from the university of kansas. outstanding for learning tissue types and subtypes.
  
  lumen histology site http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/med...to_frames.html
  fantasic resource for learning tissue types, subtypes, and locations.
  
  neuroscience for kids - cranial nerves http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/cranial.html
  from washington university of st. louis. great diagrams and study guide for learning the 12 pairs of cranial nerves.
  
  physiology animations http://www.uh.edu/sibs/tutorial/ap2.htm#urinary
  some are interactive; from many body systems and processes covered in this class; sponsored by university of texas at houston
  
  blood cell histology http://www.unomaha.edu/hpa/blood.html
  from the university of omaha, nebraska - identification, information about formed elements of blood. be sure to use numbers presented in the text as the "authority" for cbc & differential counts.
  
  
  cardiac cycle - mechanical activity and blood flow http://www.thinkquest.org/library/we...a.html?c003758
  outstanding resource for anatomy and physiology related to the cardiac cycle. i do not recommend viewing this with a dial-up connection, there are many large files and animations to run.
  
  hyperheart 2 - from the university of utah medical school library http://medlib.med.utah.edu/kw/pharm/hyperheart2.htm
  requires shockwave software download. be sure to stop the animation and go frame by frame for a more detailed explanation of events. this is a wonderful tool for "putting it all together" as it pertains to the cardiac cycle.
  
  nervous system from uw-lacrosse http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/aplab/table_...07/lab_07.html
  offers diagrams of brain and other nervous system models. excellent tutorial and pictures of sheep brains
  
  blood types tutorial http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human...pes/intro.html
  fromt the university of arizona. great tutorial, review of blood typing and genetics.
  
  are you my blood type? game http://www.givelife2.org/games/matchgame.asp
  from the american red cross. very catchy game to review blood donation rules. be sure to read the directions before you begin!
  

other ideas (posted in other threads):

• make your own flashcards!
  
• if you are not familiar with (or have forgotten) chem, check out an into to chemistry book
  
• utilize your school's study lab, or open lab times, if offered.
  
• take pictures during labs!

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fun with mnemonics ...........

11 organ systems: send mr. uric -- l

s-skeletal / e-endocrine / n-nervous / d-digestive / m-muscular / r-respitory / u-urinary / r-reproductive / i-integumentary / c-circulatory (or cardovascular) / l-lymphatic

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skeletal system:

carples:

"scared lovers try positions -- that they cannot handle"

or "stop letting those people -- touch the cadaver's hand"

(proximal row lateral to medial -- distal row lateral to medial)

s-scaphoid / l-lunate / t-triquetrum / p-pisiform / t-trapezuim / t-trapezoid / c-capitate / h-hamate

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7 bones of the eye socket: "every zoo finds stinky little monkey poop"

e-ethmoid / z-zygomatic / f-frontal / s-sphenoid / l-lacrimal / m-maxilla / p-palatine

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number of vertebrae in each section of vertebral column:

7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae

"breakfast at 7, lunch at 12, dinner at 5"

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wbc differentials:

"never let monkeys eat bananas"

n-neutrophils / l-leukocytes / m-monocytes / e-eosinophils / b-basophils

to differentiate btwn granulocytes and agranulocytes its:

"never eat bananas like monkeys"

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p.u.:

"pinky on the ulna side"

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which side is the radius on?

thumbs up for "rad!!"

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fibula is lateral

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tarsal bones:

"tall centers never take shots from corners"

t-talus / c-calcaneus / n-navicular / t-third cuneiform / s-second cuneform / f-first cuneiform / c-cuboid

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cranial nerves

"oh oh oh, to touch and feel very green vegetables ah!" ... or ... "old opal’s ocular tracts tricksters abducting

four vested giants vaguely acting hypoactive"

i olfactory / ii optic / iii oculomotor / iv trochlear / v trigeminal / vi abducens / vii facial / viii vestibulocochlear / ix glossopharyngeal / x vagus / xi accessory / xii hypoglossal

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cranial nerves: sensory, motor or both?

"some say marry money, but my brothers say big breasts matter more" .... or ..... "stop saying my mom bug me because she believes bugging makes me"

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epidermis (deep to superficial):

"basil spices granny luci's corn"

stratum: basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum

[stpauligirl]

Well I had my first test last Thursday, and we found at the results today...There were 4A's, 4B's 6C's and the rest didn't do so hot. I'm so thankful to say that I was one of the A's.... YEAH!!! :balloons:

we have our next test in about 2 weeks I think....but we have a quiz alomst every class period. So it's all going good...just lots to study...good luck to everyone !!!!!

Ole

[WeAreTheSTL]

My first test is Monday over the first 4 chapters. We have only finished 2 so far so I guess we will go over the other two next class (we only have class Mon & Wed).

Has anyone had a test yet? I feel very nervous. This class is quick. I feel like I am treading water. Well better get back to making flashcards. I already had to open 2 packs.

We had our first quiz last night, over anatomical language and the microscope. Needless to say, I over-studied for it and did very well. We have a test over Chapters 4 and 5 next week (histology and integumentary)...definitely not expecting it to be as easy as the quiz. I can't seem to remember where all the tissues reside to save my life.

Anyone else using Marieb?

Lauren

[kgkarma]

I'm also using Martini. I have my first lecture exam tomorrow and my first lab exam next Friday. Of course, I'll be out of town this weekend. YIKES!!

Someone told me this first exam will be the easiest exam. Our school is on a 6 point scale which makes it more difficult to get a good grade. Anyhow, I'll let you know how I do.

I didn't do so well on my first test. I got an 85 and should be happy since the class average was 64, but I'm really dissapointed. My lab test is in 2 days. No breaks in this class.

My communications class is really suffering. Thank goodness we haven't had an exam in it yet.

[stpauligirl]

I didn't do so well on my first test. I got an 85 and should be happy since the class average was 64, but I'm really dissapointed. My lab test is in 2 days. No breaks in this class.

My communications class is really suffering. Thank goodness we haven't had an exam in it yet.

It's not unusual to have lower grades on the first test in A&P than you anticipated. It's a hard class!!!!! It started out like that for me but as time went on my grades got better and I ended up getting an A in the end. Hang in there, study hard!

[Princess74]

Hey don't feel bad. I got a 24 on my first lab quiz, it was on anatomical terms and microscope parts, and I knew the stuff like the back of my hand from taking human bio and med term last semester. My mind went completely blank and I couldn't answer the questions, plus I was expecting a word bank but everything was fill in the blank instead. So far all of our quizzes have been fill in the blank. Today I will find out my grade on last weeks quiz, I think that I did good on it, we had to label a skin diagram, answer some fill in the blank questions, and we were also tested on some slides. We had to look in the microscope and find the best example of whatever cells/tissues happened to be there. I do know that I got the full amount of points for that part. Yeah!

Well, speaking of A&P, I've gotta get up and get moving. I have lecture and lab today. Gotta take a quiz on slides and bones.

[kgkarma]

Hey don't feel bad. I got a 24 on my first lab quiz, it was on anatomical terms and microscope parts, and I knew the stuff like the back of my hand from taking human bio and med term last semester. My mind went completely blank and I couldn't answer the questions, plus I was expecting a word bank but everything was fill in the blank instead. So far all of our quizzes have been fill in the blank. Today I will find out my grade on last weeks quiz, I think that I did good on it, we had to label a skin diagram, answer some fill in the blank questions, and we were also tested on some slides. We had to look in the microscope and find the best example of whatever cells/tissues happened to be there. I do know that I got the full amount of points for that part. Yeah!

Well, speaking of A&P, I've gotta get up and get moving. I have lecture and lab today. Gotta take a quiz on slides and bones.

Thanks all for the encouragement. I feel better because the instuctor went over the exam today. We had 40 people out of 71 that got an 'F'. That 85 looks a lot better than before. My lab exam on Friday will be on Epithelial, Connective, Muscle and Nervous tissue. We'll also have to identify all of the Appendicular skeleton and all of the markings. Last but not least, the parts of the microscope. And by the way, NO WORD BANK.

I'm going to bed, I'm so very tired.

[nursecher]

Tonight was my first quiz. She graded them already and I got a "B". You know what.....I'll take it. I just have to work a little harder for my test on Monday.

I have heard that once you get past the first four chapters it gets alot easier, that understanding the cells, ATP, ect. is the hardest part. Let's hope so! If it gets much harder I might not make it. I also hear A & P 2 is easier. Maybe I'm being lied to but I think I will just hold on to that thought for now.

I'm off to bed.....:)

[Golden_Clover]

Hi all!

I am new- so good to meet all of you! I have A&P this semester. I really like it so far, its hard and kind of stressful though. First test is Friday-- wish me luck! I have lab in the morning as well. We are studying bones. It is so amazing!

Good to meet you all again

Clover:)

[Paula7]

i find the stuff we are doing now to be so boring and difficult! atp, epithelium, diffussion. i have my lab test next friday and am so scared. identifying the different epitheliums and what their functions are and where they're found? it's too much!! gotta go study!

congrats to all who like they're class. right now, i just find it stressful!

[Golden_Clover]

It is definately stressful! We have so much to remember for our bones lab practical. It is going to be hard, but it is really now. Our lecture is boring though b/c it is the same basics that I had in h.s. and other college bio classes. I think it will get much better when we start on the different systems. Test is tomorrow-- wish me luck! And good luck to everyone else studying for ther tests!

Hugs

Clover:specs:

[nursemelani]

i find the stuff we are doing now to be so boring and difficult! atp, epithelium, diffussion. i have my lab test next friday and am so scared. identifying the different epitheliums and what their functions are and where they're found? it's too much!! gotta go study!

congrats to all who like they're class. right now, i just find it stressful!

i'm afraid i agree with you. boring and stressful. lots of memorization of stuff that we will never use in nursing. oh well. gotta do it, right. only 13 more weeks of this semester !

[miranda819, BSN]

How are the flash cards working out? I spent all day yesterday making flash cards for Chapters 1-3 of the Marieb book. Is there any special trick to them that will help me remember more?

I too had an exam today, Chapters 1-3. I don't know what I've made on it yet, but I'm anxious to see.

Miranda