How to Study Anatomy and Physiology Effectively.

This guide provides instructions that lists tips and tricks that help to study efficiently, and retain the materials to help pass beginners to advanced Anatomy and Physiology.

Supplies

Supplies that will be needed are writing materials such as pens, pencils, high-lighters, notecards, paper, and a PC with adequate internet access, and the curriculum provided by the professor.

Step 1: Read the Curriculum Before Class

Reading the chaptered materials before your class begins allows to have somewhat of an idea what will be covered during your lecture. The lectures are meant to cover the materials already given to you, knowing what will be covered can allow you to form questions and ideas that you can bring up to your professor.

Step 2: Take Notes

Taking good notes during the lecture might be difficult if your instructor moves at a speed faster than your note taking. Asking the professor for the PowerPoint or a hand out, taking notes on your own time in addition to the lecture notes, could be more effective. While taking notes, using organizers such as highlighters help to separate topics and subtopics in order to provide in depth concepts. Make sure your notes are legible and provide main points for each topic that make it easy for reviewing and memorization.

Step 3: Memorization

Memorization is a critical part of efficiently learning Anatomy and Physiology. Since this course provides many in depth topics, it could be difficult to remember important details. Tips for memorization include making note cards that correlate with the key points, definitions, and subtopics provided from the notes that you've taken. Another important step for memorization is making a schedule and providing time to review. Creating a planner for when to review topics help to memorize effectively without cramming too many topics during one sitting.

Step 4: Using Diagrams and Resources

Along with your notes and note cards, creating diagrams is an effective way to understand the content visually. Using diagrams help to learn things such as bones, anatomy of the heart, physiology of the kidneys, and much more. Finding a way to mesh the visualizations with the lecture notes help to understand the physical processes instead of trying to make the visualizations in your head.

Step 5: Talk About It

Talk about the content with family and friends. Using the lingo in your free time help to memorize content. Speaking in depth about the topics and incorporating them into your daily conversations help you understand the processes better. Speaking with an individual who knows the content could help you focus on key points that you might have forgotten or didn't piece together within the physiological process.