If you don't like anatomy so much, here's what you need...
Anatomy isn't my favourite topic. I came to that realisation quite early on in semester 1. It was only at the end of semester 2 (right before the OSCE's) that I finally found a good combination of resources to use. Having never used diagrams and pictures to learn before, I was surprised to find that these things actually helped me learn the anatomy content. I know everyone learns differently so what works for me might not necessarily work for others but I've found the following things really helpful in overcoming my dislike for anatomy:
Netter's Anatomy Colouring Book (Click here to buy Netter's Anatomy Colouring Book)
This colouring book is great for revising anatomy because it's engaging and fun. Initially, I was only using it to colour things in when I couldn't bear to read another word in an anatomy textbook. However, closer to the exams, I found it really helpful to learn the origins, insertions, arterial supply, innervation etc. of muscles because these things are summarised in tables. Also, it helped with learning bony landmarks. I'll write more about how I used this book to make notes when I do a post on my note taking.
Netter's Anatomy Flashcards (Click here to buy Netter's Anatomy Flashcards)
I chose these flashcards over the Gray's Anatomy ones and I have no regrets. I wasn't fond of the Gray's Anatomy textbook so I knew that I probably wouldn't like the flashcards either. These are great to take into my anatomy sessions to help identify structures and answer questions.
Netter's Anatomy Colouring Book (Click here to buy Netter's Anatomy Colouring Book)
This colouring book is great for revising anatomy because it's engaging and fun. Initially, I was only using it to colour things in when I couldn't bear to read another word in an anatomy textbook. However, closer to the exams, I found it really helpful to learn the origins, insertions, arterial supply, innervation etc. of muscles because these things are summarised in tables. Also, it helped with learning bony landmarks. I'll write more about how I used this book to make notes when I do a post on my note taking.
Netter's Anatomy Flashcards (Click here to buy Netter's Anatomy Flashcards)
I chose these flashcards over the Gray's Anatomy ones and I have no regrets. I wasn't fond of the Gray's Anatomy textbook so I knew that I probably wouldn't like the flashcards either. These are great to take into my anatomy sessions to help identify structures and answer questions.
Human Anatomy - Colour Atlas and Textbook (Click here to buy this textbook)
This book contains pictures of prosections which is really helpful when preparing for the OSCE's. I was panicking before the OSCE's because I couldn't identify anything on the prosections. It saved me from having to imagine structures and prosections I'd seen very early on in the year because I had these pictures right in front of me.
This website is amazing! It explains everything clearly and concisely so it's great to use when making notes. You can also get a Teach Me Anatomy app which is just as good! Both the website and app contain clinical relevance boxes which link the anatomy content to clinical practice. There's also multiple choice questions to help test your knowledge.


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Lovely! I'm sure the colouring is restful as well as educational
ReplyDeleteColouring is such a relaxing way to learn! I need to find some for me!! PS I have OSCEs too :p
ReplyDeleteI also have OSCEs and I have never thought of this method! Worth a try for next year, thanks for the idea Robab
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