learning the muscles ( O I A ) HELP!

[moonlight smile xxx]

Does anybody know any good websites for learning the muscles? Or any tricks or tips? There is so much to learn about them. I have to memorize the origin, insertion and action of every muscle! I know we all have to do it and I do see why it's important to know it, but it's just so overwhelming sometimes I almost want to cry!  :'( I've never been good at memorization. I hope I can do it!Thanks for listening,Chrissy

 

[etain.r]

Chrissy.I too am in school and we are also learning the O/I/A of all the muscles.  Of course instead of studying today, I am taking a break Find out what kind of learning style works best for you.  Some people need to hear the information, while others need only to see it to remember it.  For me, I have to experience it both with my hands on a person and I have to also write or draw the information.We are using a textbook called:Illustrated Essentials of Musculoskeletal Anatomy by Kay W. Sieg, and Sandra P. Adams, 4th Edition, آ© 2002 by Megabooks, Inc.It is perfect for this kind of learning.What I do, is make a list of the muscles that will be worked in each protocol.  So for example if we are doing the upper back, I would include, trapezius, levator scapula, rhomboids, etc.  Then, in my notebook, I devote a page to each muscle.  I write the name of the muscle, and where it originates and inserts.  I then picture the action and draw a little stick figure of a skeleton doing the action.  I write the name of the bone that is moving when the action is done under the stick figure and then write the action(s).I have found it is better to know a FEW muscles REALLY well, than to know lots of muscles poorly, so I learn one at a time.After I have studied them this way, then, I do the protocol on my husband or on a friend.  I keep my textbook and notebook open while I do the protocol and talk myself through the origin and insertion as I work the muscle.  I visualize what the muscle looks like as I am doing this.So far so good!  When you are out of school and in your practice, you will naturally learn the muscles at a deeper level because you will be working them and not stressing about memorzing them.  And as far as the national exam, there are lots of questions, and muscle O/I/A questions are not that numerous.Take a deep breath and picutre yourself learning the muscles, one at at time, and having the knowledge available whenever you need it.Take care!La Loba

 

[DorienG]

learning the muscles ( O I A ) HELP!

Chrissy, just one page back in this same topic are refs to great sites and ways to study.

Take heart! It will all fall in place as you become more familiar with them.

Sounds like a lot of work, but it pays:

It helped me to draw and color each muscle group as I was introduced to them. I had the drawing on the blank side of lined index cards, and on the lined side, made little charts for origin insertion, and action.

That helped me to study, as I could go through my cards and separate out the areas I was having the most trouble with, for extra study. And I could take the cards anywhere.

Hope this helps!

 

[darkmousyfan]

I was very overwhelmed in the beginning too, but now I am two months away from graduating and I know them like I the back of my hand.  It will get easier, hang in there.  I also have the book mentioned above and it's getting really worn out and I also have the Trail Guide flash cards.  Good luck and hang in there!

 

[mchell]

learning the muscles ( O I A ) HELP!

I like to you use the Coloring Book Plate because each page of muscles is already grouped according to function. For each coloring book page I suggest going through them step by step - to create a mental framework:1)First Review Bony Landmarks.2)Do Terms Of Movement For The Joint They Move.3)Ask yourself -What Bone(s) Do They All muscles on this page Insert Into? What function do the muscles on this plate share?4)General Picture Identification: What Muscles Are Posterior, Anterior, Lateral, and Medial. *Very important to get visual identification solid before getting too specific with O, I, & A5)Generally, Which Way Do They Pull? Keep in mind- Muscles Are Like Puppet Strings.6)Then and only then do I start to look at The Specific O, A & I.7)Lastly - if you have tiem- look at the relationship of the muscles on the plate to other muscles or structure. Are these muscles deep or superficial? What structures are medial, lateral. etc.More Suggestions1)Involve ALL YOUR SENSES AT THE SAME TIME: Visual, Auditory And Kinesthetic. Example:  a)Look at a picture of the muscle.  b) Then Touch its origins and insertions on yourself or a  partner.  c) then Place an elastic band in the same location as the muscle.  d)Do the action of the muscle replicating it with band.  e)Do the action while trying to palpate it on yourself or others (resist the action to have the muscle pop up)f)Then draw the muscles on each otherRemember to Say the name, the origins and insertions, and actions out loud as your studying2) I Always use and move the skeleton. Locate a muscles origins & insertions on the skeleton, without knowing it, and using an elestic band, attempt to determine what it might do when it contracts.  Muscles simply pull like strings of a puppet, so recognizing a picture of a muscle means you know its actions!3)Arrange muscles into groups with common attachments & actions. Once grouped, find exceptions to group: Such as: all adductors insert onto the posterior femur except gracilis; or - all rotator cuff muscles insert onto the lesser tubercle except Subscapularis4)Break down a muscles name, may give descriptive information that makes it easier to remember5) USE MNEMONICS   It's a bag of tricks and word games designed to help a person remember data, especially isolated, unfamiliar details--the type we have the hardest time holding onto. examples -Biceps Brachii Origins:You walk SHorter to a street CORner. You ride LONger on a SUPERrhighway.-SHort head originates from CORacoid process.-LOng head originates from the SUPRaglenoid cavityBrachioRadialisFunction- Its the Beer Raising muscle, flexes elbow, strongest when wrist is oriented like holding a beer. Attachment: Attaches to Bottom of Radius Flexors Of ElbowThree B's Bend the elBow:- Brachialis- Biceps- Brachioradialis

 

[safetyxpin_89]

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I used the Anatomy Coloring Book. It seemed to help a lot, but I usually pick things up fast anyway. One thing that would have helped me pretty fast were Anatomy Flash Cards. I'm not the greatest artist, so didn't even try to make my own. Instead, looking through the Anatomy Coloring Book, my Anatomy & Physiology book, and just plain figuring out where the origins & insertions were from making the muscle move (then reading the book to find out how close I was, then get that "ahh, okay" feeling afterwards). The actions were a piece of cake, you'll pick those up in no time.

 

[BEAUTYTHANG7]

learning the muscles ( O I A ) HELP!

Anyone know where you can purchase Anatomy Flashcards?

 

[weddingdressesunnf]

I bought mine at a book store that specializes in medical books.  Lots of nursing students, MT's, RT's, Pt's and such go there.  

 

[Big Dog D]

learning the muscles ( O I A ) HELP!

Anyone know where you can purchase Anatomy Flashcards?

our school sold them. They weren't bad, only about $20 I think.

 

[Mallie]

learning the muscles (Anatomy Flashcards)

The flash cards can be purchased directly from the author:http://www.booksofdiscovery.com/Hope this helps.LaLoba

 

[hezpod]

Seforum.xxxg is right, my school also sells them.  Try your school.  

 

[Philadelphia]

mnemonics !!!write out your mm's and make a rhyme that stands out in your memory.Most of mine from massage school are helplesless stuck in my head.  I think of them every day...... Good luck!MandalaM

 

[Pompal 09.]

learning the muscles ( O I A ) HELP!

Anyone know where you can purchase Anatomy Flashcards?

If I can dig mine out I can give them to you for poseforum.xxxe.....BUT, you would have to do the same one day when you no longer need them.  

Want me to look for them?

Robyn

 

[fuzzy!]

Also,in addition to getting your hands on skeletons, get your hands on people and name the bones, bony landmarks, muscle O,I,A's while you work.  This is best used on a friend or loved one who wants to be a helping hand.Robyn

 

[miami J]

learning the muscles ( O I A ) HELP!

Robyn, yes please I would lovve them and will definitely pass them on when I am done with them. Thanks.

 

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I made my own flashcards using Trail Guide's info, said everything aloud while I studied, and did the movements while studying.  Our teachers were generous about movement during class, too, so I also did the movements during test-taking - making a motion helped me really feel where each muscle arose and inserted.  Very helpful!

 

[mita]

In class, we were "required" to make our own flashcards.  I used the larger size index cards, tracing paper, and would draw the muscles out and write down their O/I/A.  In class we would use erasable markers and actually palpate and draw the muscles on each other.  At home, I would practice drawing on my kids. It was great fun for them and great learning experience for me as it helped me to retain the information.  Hang in there...it does get easier and you will know those muscles in no time!!! Best wishes to you!!!

 

[mommy811]

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[Merry]

Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou!   I'm almost ready to graduate. I passed my hands-on massage test with flying colors. I just have to pass thisdamn muscle test and I'm done! I've been studying like crazy. I did use alot of the advice on this thread and it helped alot. I'll let you know what happens.Chrissy

 

[Elaine M]

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