Overview
This lecture shares effective study strategies for succeeding in Anatomy and Physiology, emphasizing organization and active learning techniques.
Flashcards
- Making physical flashcards with labeled diagrams aids in memorizing structures like bones, muscles, and the brain.
- Use instructor-provided PowerPoint images, label them, and add answer keys on the back for self-testing.
- Organize flashcards by topic (e.g., muscles, brain, bones) to target specific units.
Whiteboard Practice
- Draw anatomical structures (e.g., skull) on a whiteboard and label parts from memory.
- Cross-check your answers with the lab manual to reinforce accurate recall.
Lab Manual Strategies
- Use a binder to organize lab manual sections for easy access and note storage.
- Before lab sessions, read and highlight important content and diagrams in the lab manual.
- Attempt labeling diagrams yourself, then verify with the answer key for better retention.
- Complete chapter review questions and highlight correct answers for later review.
Lecture Note Organization
- Print out lecture and lab notes in a three-slides-per-page format with space for annotations.
- Highlight key points and summarize important information as you watch recorded lectures.
- Organize notes in a binder by exam and by system (e.g., integumentary, skeletal) using tabs for quick reference.
Quizlet & Digital Study Tools
- Create Quizlet classes for different course sections (lecture and lab).
- Make digital flashcards from all notes and use Quizlet’s practice modes (flashcards, learn, test, and games).
- Quizlet is free, allows for public sharing, and offers various ways to reinforce learning.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Flashcards — Small cards for testing recall of terms and structures, often with questions or images on one side and answers on the other.
- Lab Manual — A course book containing key diagrams, definitions, and review questions for anatomy labs.
- Quizlet — An online platform for making and studying digital flashcards and practice tests.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Prepare flashcards for each unit using labeled images and answer keys.
- Read and highlight your lab manual before each session and complete the practice diagrams.
- Print and organize lecture/lab notes in binders by exam and topic.
- Create or use existing Quizlet sets to reinforce material before exams.