Anatomy Flashcards?

[Paws]

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I was just looking through the course books for MSI at the school bookstore and I saw these neat Netter's flash cards. I am a total sucker for flash cards, but then I only have made my own in the past. I like my own notes done in my own style, etc.

Anyway, these looked totally awesome and I liked that they are all done for you what with the pictures and all (ok, so I am fickle ... 🙂 ).

Anyone use these and like them?

 

[VienneseWaltz]

They're great, but buy them off an MSII.

 

[Mumpu]

Netter... flashing...

I need to wash my eyeballs now. Thanks a lot.

 

[DoctorWannaBe]

I was also wondering if the Netter flash cards are helpful. What information is on the cards? I already have the Netter atlas, so is it worth buying the flash cards if they are the same drawings?

 

[DrWizzle]

At least for me they were worth it, they let you quiz yourself bc one side has just arrows and numbers pointing to a structure then the other side has the name of the structure and sometimes addtnl info about said structure...they are a good source for review and recall closer to practicum time.

 

[DrMom]

I was also wondering if the Netter flash cards are helpful. What information is on the cards? I already have the Netter atlas, so is it worth buying the flash cards if they are the same drawings?

they're set up so that you can quiz yourself, which is difficult to do from labeled pics.

I think the cards are good...and second the suggestion of buying them off of an MS2

 

[Sage880]

I love my set. They are anatomyriffic.

I bitched until a rich relative bought me them. Highly recommend it if you have rich relatives.

 

[Medical123]

I had a 20 minute metro ride to school. I found them highly useful for studying and passing time on the trains. I second the fact that they are good for quizzing yourself.

 

[eripearson]

My opinion is that the Netter Flash cards are pretty but useless, if you're already in grips of the atlas. They're a bit simplistic and though they do help quiz you on what's what, the important information...i.e muscle attachments, insertions, innervations, movements, blood supply etc is not included...if you're aiming for a pass then they're great, if you're aspirations are higher I would look somewhere else.

 

[twinklz]

I don't know if the previous poster was saying that origins, insertions, etc. etc. aren't included, but they are.

The card for each muscle has a picture of the muscle on the front and the origin, insertion, action, innervation, and random "comments" on the back. They do not have blood supply listed. As I am only 2 days into this, I'm hoping thats all we need to know for each muscle. There are also other cards for bones, ligaments, tendons, arteries, veins....They seem like they would be helpful but I cannot affirm that with any certainty.

 

[BACMEDIC]

I picked them up for the coming semester. I've also found a version for my PDA, which turns out to be good for self-quizzing as well. Same picture with numbers attached to arrows, but when you touch a number with the stylus, the name pops up. Not as much information as on the cards, which includes insertions, origins?, but still pretty good. Given that, I might have bought it considering you can carry the complete set in your pocket! You can try it out for free for a limited time. http://www.collectivemed.com/jump/nette.shtml

 

[AndyDufrane]

last year when i took gross, I had these flash card, never got to use them, you just don't have time, the one thing I learned from 1st year is that u have to manage your time wisely, and if u have the netter atals, that should be good enough, but if you really want them, I suggest hitting up a 2nd or 3rd year up for them

 

[WyldeWolf1]

I thought about buying them, but made two realizations:

1) I like my Rohen's better, using Hollinshead for clarity.
2) I can recant and label lists, diagrams, etc, but the best, fastest way to get the structures down is to draw and label them myself.

 

[azzarah]

I bought them but never used them. I prefer making my own flashcards and drawing various structures helped me remember the details better.

 

[Paws]

Awesome feedback guys! I kind of liked them myself but I wanted to hear it from the peeps who have gone before me 🙂

I start on Monday - one week orientation and then, week two welcome to class. First exam, 9/9 - embryology. 😱

 

[lotanna]

Awesome feedback guys! I kind of liked them myself but I wanted to hear it from the peeps who have gone before me 🙂

I start on Monday - one week orientation and then, week two welcome to class. First exam, 9/9 - embryology. 😱

Goodluck!!! Orientation starts for me tomorrow!! For a week, and then classes start the 30th! Biochem quiz within a week, and anatomy exam in 2weeks

 

[randomlogik]

I bought the Netter cards last year and ended up not using them much. I ended up getting an additional set that everyone in my class used because they were drawn by our anatomy professor. They are the Anatomy Visual Education study cards, or as we called them, the "Kirby Cards". I liked them MUCH better than the Netter ones. In the end though, it was hard to find enough time to look at everything. If anyone wants to buy either set that I have, I am definately willing to sell them. Just send me a PM if interested.

 

[LaurieB]

I bought the Netter cards last year and ended up not using them much. I ended up getting an additional set that everyone in my class used because they were drawn by our anatomy professor. They are the Anatomy Visual Education study cards, or as we called them, the "Kirby Cards". I liked them MUCH better than the Netter ones. In the end though, it was hard to find enough time to look at everything. If anyone wants to buy either set that I have, I am definately willing to sell them. Just send me a PM if interested.

What made the Anatomy Visual Education cards better than Netter's? Also, where can you buy them?

Thanks!
Laurie

 

[PaddyofNine]

Bump!
Anyone else use/like the Flash Cards? I'm debating whether to fork out ?30 for the things!


What about the Netter's CD? I hear it's meant to be pretty good. Anyone use it?

 

[Wrigleyville]

The anatomy flashcards are the only flashcards I found remotely useful. They are great for quizzing yourself.

 

[azzarah]

I didn't like them, so buy them off of an MSII like me. 🙂

 

[SarahGM]

I was just looking through the course books for MSI at the school bookstore and I saw these neat Netter's flash cards. I am a total sucker for flash cards, but then I only have made my own in the past. I like my own notes done in my own style, etc.

Anyway, these looked totally awesome and I liked that they are all done for you what with the pictures and all (ok, so I am fickle ... 🙂 ).

Anyone use these and like them?

They are wonderful for use in the NYC subway.
😀

 

[PaddyofNine]

They are wonderful for use in the NYC subway.

If only to keep you from making eye contact with all the weir- ehm, commuters on the thing!

 

[Sweet Tea]

i loved the netter's cards because i can't draw and i liked to quiz myself. so yay for netters.

 

[ArmCandy]

My wife uses hers constantly. I saw some digital flashcard programs you can throw on a PDA too.

 

[PaddyofNine]

Histology flashcards would be handy!

Anyone use any/make their own?

 

[Booch]

I'm actually a fan of the Netter's CD, instead of the flashcards...

The CD contains ALL of the plates in the paper-copy atlas, so it's like a portable version of the whole book. The key feature is that it lets you create exams for yourself. I make an exam which covers all the items in our dissection of the day, then use it to quiz myself as exam-preparation. That works really well for me because I learn while *making* the quiz, as well as while *taking* the quiz. It's more interactive than just looking at flashcards, and that's the key for me when it comes to information retention.

Unfortunately, I suspect the CD is more expensive than the cards unless you buy a copy of Netter's that includes it (which I did).

 

[Sage880]

I am totally loving the flash cards. My advice is to not even buy Netter's Atlas, get the flash cards, and then get a copy of the CD off someone you know in school.

The Flash cards and CD have WAY more info then the Atlas does. I love that all the info is on the back of the card - Origins and Insertions, Innervation, and misc info for muscles as an example. My Atlas is still sitting on my book shelf looking pretty because I haven't really touched the thing yet.