How to Study Anatomy (in Medical School)

Anatomy is polarizing. Some medical students love it, and others hate it. But it can be painless and even fun if you approach it properly. Here's how I studied anatomy in medical school, what I wish I did differently, and what I'd recommend for you.

There are four main methods I recommend you use when learning anatomy:
1. Textbooks - my favorite is Thieme Atlas, but I've linked other recommended options below
2. Anatomy apps - I went with Essential Anatomy and Complete Anatomy
3. Flashcards - Netter flashcards and Anki (either make your own or premade decks)
4. In real life - either cadaveric dissection or live in the operating room

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:54 - How I Studied Anatomy
02:42 - Method Breakdown
06:14 - My Anatomy Recommendations for You

LINKS FROM VIDEO:

#anatomy #medicalstudent #studystrategies
====================

Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).

[LuigiGonzales]

Anatomy is kicking my butt right now LOL It's definitely taking up a lot more of my study time compared to physiology or histology!

[anishtiwari]

learning the etymology of the medical terms also helps a lot.

[jubahaine]

Kevin :has one wrong answer while in training
Kevin 20 years later: aaaah yess that one time i was wrong ... Ill never forget

[mike]

Paramedic and pre nursing student and I can appreciate this. I enjoy the “painful” process of trying to learn a bit more “than what I need” simply because the process itself makes you stronger.

[varsinicp]

Covid batch here, got to see and dissect the cadever less than 5 times. Now I'm gonna be almost done with preclinical year.

[JonathanMichael]

I’m probably one of the others who prefer physiology over anatomy (both gross and histology) back in 1st year medical school.

[Agtsmirnoff]

Anatomy is that binary class where Med students ether love it or absolutely hate with very few in-between.

[Cornbreadddd]

Just map the body over a city you know well and develop pictures at each location. I use this method for everything, but mapping it to a city is especially helpful for anatomy.

[graceblackhall]

Thank you so much Kevin, I am found these tips so useful as a physiotherapy student (UK version of a physical therapist). I will definitely keep use these to help Anatomy stick in my brain.

[JoshKorzan]

Thanks for sharing the wisdom Dr. Jubbal! I'm starting med school this fall and was looking for a good resource to brush up on anatomy!!

[Devilsfannumber]

I just started optometry school yesterday and the very first lecture was 2 hours long and we already went through all of the axial and appendicular w the diff things like processes and tubercles and all that jazz . SO MUCH. Getting a bit overwhelmed already 😭 I’ll try these things out

[roni]

Please do one for biochem 😂
It's a pain

[lukasschreiber]

It's kind of funny. I'm watching your videos for 4 years now.
I learned everything with Netter in combination with ankis image occulsion and 3d anatomy.
I wish I would have known about kenhub before.

[sour_lemon_]

I'm taking physics and organic chemistry with anatomy too. This is helpful

[roksanaluca]

Oh my god, thank you for pointing out how wrong Anatomy apps can be. I didn’t know who to believe anymore, I thought I was going crazy…

[aliinah]

Honestly this was one of my favorite module. I really liked it and definitely find human body so intriguing, what One needs to know is that all systems work hand in hand. Read with a syllabus as well, study groups can do also and etc...

[bahzingapunk]

Ive never clicked on a video so fast !!!

[gideonodikeme]

This video is in perfect timing for me. Love your videos Dr. Jubbal

[redpilledbachelor]

I'm gonna to be a nurse and plan to apply to med school afterward. Hopefully the knowledge correlate.

[samuelawuah-mensah]

I Wish you would make videos on" how to learn" the other Medical courses