Human Anatomy Acronyms

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Human Anatomy Acronyms

If you study anatomy and physiology then probably you are familiar with the huge volumes of textbooks we need to deal with. I understand you pain you need to go through. I've been there. It is not easy to memorize those term in English and their acronyms. I'd like to share with you my way of studying anatomy that eases the pain of it.

Here is the link to a good human anatomy acronyms dictionary.

Human Anatomy Acronyms - Sample List

Term......... Definition
Bx...................... Biopsy
Dx...................... Diagnosis
Fx...................... Fracture
Hx...................... History
Rx...................... Treatment/Prescription
Tx...................... Traction
c (with line over it) ...With
s (with line over it) ...Without
p (with line over it) ...After

ADL...................... Activities of Daily Living
BSI...................... Body Substance Isolation
CXR...................... Chest X-Ray
GI....................... Gastro-Intestinal
MOI...................... Mechanism of Injury
NSAID.................... Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug
OT....................... Occupational Therapy/-ist
PT....................... Physical Therapy/-ist
Pt....................... Patient
ROM...................... Range Of Motion
S/P...................... Status Post
URI...................... Upper Respiratory Infection
VS....................... Vital Sign
LBP....................... Lower Back Pain
EMS................. Emergency Medical System/Service
OHS....................... Open Heart Surgery

Here is the link to a good human anatomy acronyms dictionary.

Human Anatomy Acronyms - Use a Software to Memorize

You can memorize anatomy acronyms by using a 3d human anatomy software.

That's what I found. Know your personality and your study of anything will become much easier and fun. This is simply psychology. That's why I you need to pick a study guide that have modules that appeal to your major representation system.

I'm a visual person. That's why I love anything that's explained visually. I found a great 3D human anatomy software. Even though it mostly for artists. It's great for people who study anatomy for any purpose - medical or other.

Here it is

Memorize Human Anatomy Acronyms the Fun Way

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  • katielouface Apr 7, 2011 @ 5:37 am | delete
    great page...I teach A&P and I aways use acronyms, its amazing how much info the students retain! Image association is also a great tool to use! www.multiplechoicequestions.net

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