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I've seen numerous different Iphone apps available for anatomy and thought that might be a good way to review during down time before I start PT school in June. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good anatomy app that they use?

Thanks!

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I've seen numerous different Iphone apps available for anatomy and thought that might be a good way to review during down time before I start PT school in June. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good anatomy app that they use?

Thanks!

I've downloaded the free anatomy quizzes but I haven't purchased any of the priced ones. The free ones are actually pretty good. The advice I've been getting from current students is to brush up on insertions and origins but I haven't seen an app that reviews these. I'd also like to know of an app that is useful.
 
I think I'm going to purchase one of the apps....I would like to think that it would be worth the investment, lol! Hey Jbizzle, what school did you decide to take your talents to?
 
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The ones ive downloaded were "3D anatomy quiz-musculoskeletal"; "speed anatomy lite". The speed anatomy lite had internal organs as well I think.

Just looking through the AppStore now and saw "Learn muscles: anatomy quiz & reference" for 2.99. It has insertion and origin information in it.

Arvest, I still don't know yet, still waiting.
 
The "Muscle Anatomy" App has O,I,A's plus nerve innervations and blood supply, but it does cost 99 cents. I bought it & haven't looked at it yet, but it seems like a really good tool once you are study and need to look up a muscle quickly.
 
I downloaded "Pocket Body"... It is freaking awesome. It has tons of information (including insertions and origins), it has quiz functions and a way to add your own notes. It's basically the human body that can be viewed in many different angles. There is a slider at the bottom that allows you go through the different layers of the body. Skin, 6 muscle layers, joints and ligs, and skeletal. very concise and fun.

It is 9.99, but I think it is worth it and I will have it as a resource for a long time.
 
1) Don't "brush up" on origins/insertions. Chances are your professor will have a specific way they want you to learn them (some profs are more specific than others, so there's no use memorizing "lower 2/3 of the posterior fibula and interosseous membrane" if your prof only requires "posterior fibula")

2) The anatomy apps all suck, in my opinoin (except maybe Netter, but that's expensive).

3) the best app I have is "iFlash free", which is free. It lets you create your own flashcards online and then download them on your phone. A few of us have free accounts on the website, so we email out our username to everyone in our class so they can search for our cards and download them to practice as well. It also has different options for learning them, like "test mode" where it goes through it once and tells you your score, or various ways of learning it (some more in-depth than others). It's very helpful.
 
Those apps are a waste. Even if your iphone is hacked and you can get the app for free (Netter) you probably won't use it.

DancerfuturePT - you are exactly correct. Every professor/class will have you memorize slight variations of the same thing. Don't bother reviewing too much before classes start. Just keep up in class and take good notes.
 
If you have the time before school and are motivated to do so, why not get started learning the info? "Lower 2/3 of the posterior fibula" was good enough for my class, but even if it's not - most other classes aren't that specific and having a general idea should make it easier to learn the details if needed (for my learning style at least).

I'm going to check out the iFlash free though so thanks for the suggestion.
Resources I've found:
Already made PT flashcards: (I haven't really used them though)
http://www.studystack.com/PhysicalTherapy

One of my classmates uses this site constantly and has paid for the extra features. But you can also search for already made cards - tons of anatomy sets (keep in mind you have no idea who made these of course).
www.flashcardexchange.com
 
What about the Barron Anatomy flash cards? has anyone found that helpful?
 
I used the Netter Flashcard App when I was in anatomy. I thought it was super helpful. I would always study while on the bus or waiting for class to start and I think it made a big difference. It looks just like the Netter atlas, except it will highlight a specific part and ask you to fill in the name. It will also provide you with a name, and ask you to click the specific part of the picture that corresponds with the named structure. If you like the Netter atlas you'll probably like the Netter app.
 
I think I'm going to purchase the Netter's app! I've done some reading up on it and it sounds GREAT! I'll definitely use it this summer to brush up on my anatomy! Also have you guys seen the PT Content Master app? It seems like a cool app to have and it's only $29.99! Here is the link if anyone wants to read about it...

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/physical-therapy-content-master/id371010127?mt=8
 
My favorite anatomy app is "AnatomyLab". It is an actual cadaver that has been photographed in many layers and it can be turned and spun in 3d.Just swipe your fingers to remove layers of muscle, etc. It is very visual and has good written information as well. I can't remember how much it was, but not too expensive and really worth it.

I have the netter app and I don't really like it that much. Found a lot of stuff is missing, although you can add your own pins. My biggest problem is the fact that there are so many flash cards where only one or two muscles are pinned. You have to dig through a bunch just to find what you are looking for. Also not a big fan of netter images; I prefer the Thieme atlas by a long shot. Not sure if Thieme has any apps though, as I switched to android this year. I would suggest checking out their paperback atlas for a good reference.

I also have the CoreOrtho app that has description of many of the clinical orthopedic tests. You probably won't need that until your ortho class, but it is fun to look through and learn. Expensive though!
 
I agree with Dancer, completely. We had to learn the prof's specific attachments for our exams (verbatim!), so it would have been futile for me to try to learn one from an app prior to class starting.

If you want to get ahead (I recommend enjoying your freedom while you have it now, rather that study!)... My recommendation is finding out what atlas the program uses and getting the book in advance. You can start reviewing: IDing muscles, arteries and nerves; in addition to, muscle innervations & actions. Reviewing pictures in atlases would be very helpful prior to your first class and lab.

I'm a huge fan of making lists: consider making lists of what actions muscles do, what structures run under important land marks (poplitial fossa, carpal tunnel, etc) and memorizing the brachial plexus (forwards and backwards). That would be helpful, as well. You can begin making your own flash cards for lists (Crackberry is another app that you can use via computer and phone: plus you can share lists with your classmates!). Really, don't worry about specific attachments until you know what your prof wants!

If your program uses Netter, I do recommend the flash cards (paper or phone app) if you are a visual person and don't want to haul the atlas around: the book is quite heavy. Though I found that it was imperative that I made my own flash cards in addition to that.

Just my $0.02. Good luck!! 😀
 
My favorite anatomy app is "AnatomyLab". It is an actual cadaver that has been photographed in many layers... It is very visual and has good written information as well.

I prefer the Thieme atlas by a long shot.

I also have the CoreOrtho app that has description of many of the clinical orthopedic tests. You probably won't need that until your ortho class, but it is fun to look through and learn. Expensive though!

Thank JumpAZ! I'm going to check out CoreOrtho: we start Ortho I this summer! And will check out the other 2 atlases, as I'll be back in the anatomy lab in the fall to help the first years and have to relearn everything.
 
Just want to update this and say that I just got done with first semester of Ortho and I didn't end up using the CoreOrtho app at all 🙁 Couple of things that I found: First, the professors have a specific way they want things done so it is best to go by their notes as there are subtle differences in performing the tests. Second, our notes were so good that I didn't find that I really needed the app to clarify anything! Maybe I will use it in clinic next year to wow my CI with sensitivity and specificity information for certain tests 👍 I have been using Google Body lately, but it is seriously lacking in key areas, like click on any cranial bone and it defines it as "skull" LOL But it is good for visualization of overall anatomy and some stuff is detailed. It is just hit or miss. Finals almost done😀
 
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