Anatomy Mnemonics
Anatomy Mnemonics
Anatomy mnemonics at http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Union/5092/mnemanat.html http://www.doctorslounge.com/studlounge/mnemonics/anatomy.htm More mnemonics to help you remember: MUSCLES Four abdominal muscles Spare TIRE (deepest to most superficial): Transversus abdominis Internal oblique Rectus abdominus External oblique Muscles which regulate breathing: You Will DIE! If you don't have'em Diaphragm Internal intercostals External intercostals The SITS muscles make up the rotator cuff: Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres Minor Subscapularis Pelvic Diaphragm -- PICOLO(A) -Posterior to anterior PIriformis COccygeus Levator Ani Muscles in gluteal region: from top to bottom: P-GO-GO-Q Piriformis Gemellus superior Obturator internus Gemellus inferior Obturator externus Quadratus femoris Muscles whose tendons attach at the pes anserinus (medial tibia): SGT("Seargent") Sartorius Gracilis semiTendinosus Functions of the Interossei muscles PAD -- Palmar Adduct
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Attachments of Pectoralis Major, Teres Major and Latissimus Dorsi A lady between two majors Pectoralis major attaches to lateral lip of bicipital groove. Teres major attaches to medial lip of bicipital groove Latissimus dorsi attaches to the floor of bicipital groove The "lati" is between two "majors."
NERVES Radial nerve innervates the BEST! Brachioradialis Extensors Supinator Triceps Median nerve innervates the LOAF hand muscles: Lumbricals 1 + 2 Opponens pollicis Abductor pollicis brevis Flexor pollicis brevis Innervation of phrenic nerve C345 keeps the phrenic alive C345 keep the diaphragm alive
BONES Leg Bones TIBia is the Thick Inner Bone FibuLa is Finer, Fluted, and Lateral Bones of the Wrist Some Lovers Try Positions That They Cannot Handle Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate Hamate To remember that the carpals are bones of the wrist and not the foot, remember that CARPenters use their hands
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