Skeletal Shock
Posted by laxrick on May 24, 2008
This intense, 6 1/2 week Anatomy class is really starting to pick up. I’m expected to know the entire articulated skeleton by Tuesday. I also need to know all the structures on the human skull. In High School, I got away with only having to know the bones; now I have to know the bones, the sutures, and even the parts of the bone, such as the external acoustic meatus. This is a huge amount of material in a small amount of time; however, I do like the challenge of completing this class quickly and with a high grade.
I’m going to master the skull before moving onto the articulated skeleton which I assume will be a bit easier. Again, FlashCardExchange.com to the rescue. Here’s an awesome link to picture flashcards of the skull that will be a great review for someone trying learn all the parts of the skull
I did take a lab practical exam today which was moderately easy; I know of at least four questions I answered incorrectly (I transposed the iliac regions and lumbar regions of the body, duh!) According to the teacher, I can miss about 13 questions before I would get a ‘B’, so I’m pretty confident I got an ‘A’ on this exam.
One thing I can tell you about Anatomy is that in two weeks, I’ve probably spent 7-8 hours gazing through a microscope at all sorts of cells, pathogens, and tissues. Trust me, if there’s a test on strictly cells, I’d ace it.
Also, I learned today that at the end of the summer I will have an opportunity to go to the gross anatomy lab at a local university. We’ll actually get to watch and learn as a cadaver is dissected. I can’t wait; that’s going to be an awesome educational opportunity.
Also, I spoke to my advisor. Based on my ACT score, she’s pretty confident I’m in the program. The highest the ACT cutoff has ever been in a score of 26. I have a 29. Maybe I shouldn’t be stressing for an ‘A’ so bad in Anatomy & Physiology then…
