Studying for Human Anatomy and Physiology

Question

I am taking a college level Human Anatomy and Physiology course, I am struggling with the best strategy to remember all the concepts for an exam that has 5 chapters worth of material on it 

Answer 1

Make a concept of anatomy by viewing atlas , images , 3d tutorials and finally making pnemonics .

When you are done with anatomy of a system subsequently understand and read the physiology of that particular system and co relate where was the bone which nerve was passing by and what muscle is involved. and what is its mechanism of working and what if nerve is injured how will it further effect .

So, its a Correlation ! YOU ARE THERE AND YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS :)

HAVE A GREAT DAY !

Answer 2

Ashley,

 

For Anatomy, I find pneumonics to work the best. Also, it may to study one system at a time. 

 

First cover the basic terminologies of the subject like the planes, axes, superior-inferior etc. Once you feel comfortable move on to the skeletal system - muscular system - nervous system.

 

Its easier to remember the muscle groups by their action. Use tables. 

 

Hope these tips help you. 

 

 

Answer 3

My best way to study anatomy is exercise. I'm a certified ACE and AFAA personal trainer. I had to memorize all muscles and bones before the exam. When I do squat, I mainly use my quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Quadriceps consist of 4 muscles Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedialis, and rectus femoris. Hamstrings consist of 3 muscles, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. Glutes consist of Gluteus max, medius, minimus. Basically, you memorize muscles in groups during motion. It's easier to memorize when you are exercising like walking, lifting, pulling, pushing. Many terms of muscles are described in shape and location. For example, Retus femoris, Femoris is muscle on femur, the thigh bone. Longissimus Cervis is the neck muscle locates in cervical part and the muscle is long and thin supporting the spine. As with Physiology, I draw out the heart, lung and write a summary of both of them. I remember quicker when I can visualize them. Hopefully, these are helpful tips.