This is a good topic to ressuscitate! Gross Anatomy has found its way into the world of the undergraduate. At CSU we have an intense Gross Anatomy class that is now even one of the requirements for all the folks in pre-nursing. This semester is presenting us with 19 prosected cadavers, CDROM software of the VH Dissector/Virtual Edge (of which one of the authors is my professor). It is mentioned that this class (CSU’s BS301) is comparable to Gross Anatomy in Medical School, but only requires 1 semester of Biology in order to take it.
I have never had an Anatomy or Physiology class before, and the overwhelming amount of terminology to remember is daunting. Triaging between real bones or cadavers, plus 3-D software, plus Netter seems to help to put things in perspective. We get to deal with the cadavers for the first time next week.
I was looking at the list of written material that was recommended, and it sounds as though the coloring book would be a great asset. The Medical Student’s Pocket Reference (Bookstein) looks good, too, for down the road and as a handy reference for a lot of things; I’m guessing this is the one that was mentioned.
I’m thinking about buying an inexpensive skeleton (maybe a Bucky or Stan) to help me with the bones at home, but don’t know how good they are. I figure my kids would love to have the skeleton around and it would serve well on Halloween as a second practical use.
I haven’t told my husband yet (who is a squeamish type LOL), but I figure I’d surprise him with one of the models in a natty pose at the front door one of these days HAHAHA. I’ve seen these particular models (especially 4th qualities) running for less than $100 in various places (less than the cost of a textbook). What are your thoughts?