anatomy and spelling

[Halaljello]

i took an anatomy class in undergrad a couple years ago and during our lab exams, our prof wasnt too harsh on spelling mistakes. If we werent waayyyy off the correct spelling he'd give us full credit. since a lot of the muscles veins and stuff have very complex names, i was wondering how do med school anatomy classes penalize for incorrect spelling?

thanks

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[Yosh]

At COMP...as long as it is recognizable....they give us credit...but after studying like crazy....you inadvetantly learn the correct spelling..such a side bonus...it helps out in SCRABBLE.....

 

[Amra]

Yosh-

I never thought of the perks for scrabble.. I hope it does help cuz my Aunt wh00ps my a$$ every holiday...

...I wonder if there is a trivial pursuit for med students.....?

-A

P.S. You east-coasting it yet?

 

[Yosh]

Amara,

I am heading to NYC on Weds...after my last exam...MICRO...

I passed Biochem...as you recall...I was stressing about test #2 when you were visiting...I am done....with a PASSING grade!!

 

[Boomer]

Originally posted by Amra:
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...I wonder if there is a trivial pursuit for med students.....?

-A

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Yeah. It's called "the boards."

 

[deleted4401]

Boomer, that made me smile ...

Our anatomy prof said when asked about spelling on the exams:

"Only if you spell bicep T-R-I-C-E-P"

As long as it's recognizable ... and they actually read the answers, and give you 1/2 or even full credit if it is an 'also' right answer.

Simul

 

[cpw]

not in my anatomy lab.. if it's spelled wrong it's not the right answer.. therefore no credit is given. Not good for the girl who wrote "Frenic Nerve".. 😉

 

[melancholy]

Yosh- I could've sworn I heard Professor Younoszai (one of our anatomy profs) mention spelling counted. They haven't counted off for it yet?