One problem that many students encounter in Basic Human Anatomy A215 is trying to learn the MASSIVE amount of material. It can get overwhelming. We know - we remember our days as anatomy students too!

In an effort to help you organize and learn this material, Dr. Valerie O'Loughlin (the co-authour of your textbook) prepared a series of "learning exercises". It is our hope that these exercises will help YOU better understand and learn the material.

Below are links to the learning exercises, organized by topics. You can print these out and have them as an additional study aid. Just click on the learning exercise topic, and that will take you to the appropriate exercise. Use the "Back" button in your Web browser to return to this page.

Good luck!

What Do I Need to Know (General advice and info about lecture exams)

Exam 1 Exercises (Memory matrices created by Dr. O'Loughlin)

• Cellular Structures Memory Matrix
• Mitosis/Meiosis Learning Exercise
• Epithelium Memory Matrix
• Connective Tissue Memory Matrix
• Muscle Tissue Memory Matrix
• Epidermis Layers Memory Matrix
• Epidermal Cells Memory Matrix
• Integument Layers Memory Matrix
• Endochondral Bone Growth Learning Exercise
• Bone Shape Learning Exercise
• Articulations Memory Matrix

Exam 2 Exercises (Memory matrices created by Dr. O'Loughlin)

• Myology Learning Exercise
• Myology Memory Matrix
• Muscles of Head, Neck, Trunk Memory Matrix
• Muscles of Upper Limb Memory Matrix
• Muscles of Lower Limb Memory Matrix
• Neurons Memory Matrix
• Glial Cells Memory Matrix
• Spinal Cord Learning Exercise
• Telencephalon Memory Matrix

Exam 3 Exercises (Memory matrices created by Dr. O'Loughlin)

• Eye Components Memory Matrix
• Eye Muscles Memory Matrix
• Ear Components Memory Matrix
• Inner Ear Learning Exercise
• Cranial Nerves Memory Matrix
• Nerve Plexuses Memory Matrix
• Spinal Nerves Memory Matrix
• A.N.S. Learning Exercise 1: Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Structures
• A.N.S. Learning Exercise 2: Parasympathetic Division
• A.N.S. Learning Exercise 3: Sympathetic Division
• A.N.S./Cranial Nerves Memory Matrix
• A.N.S. Organ Effects Memory Matrix
• Formed Elements Memory Matrix
• Blood Pathway Learning Exercise
• Blood Vessels Memory Matrix
• Heart Blood Flow Learning Exercise
• Heart Components Memory Matrix
• Conducting vs. Respiratory Portion Memory Matrix
• Phonation Learning Exercise
• Bronchi vs. Bronchioles Memory Matrix
• Respiratory System: Epithelium Memory Matrix
• Air Flow Learning Exercise
• Respiratory Components Memory Matrix

Exam 4 Exercises (Memory matrices created by Dr. O'Loughlin)

• Lymph Flow Learning Exercise
• Lymphatic Components Memory Matrix
• GI Innervation Learning Exercise
• Food Flow Learning Exercise
• Digestive System: Epithelium/Function Memory Matrix
• GI Tunics Memory Matrix
• Accessory Digestive Organs Memory Matrix
• GI Secretions Memory Matrix
• Hepatic Portal System Learning Exercise
• Kidney Blood Flow Learning Exercise
• Urine Flow Learning Exercise
• Urinary Organs Memory Matrix
• Endocrine System Learning Exercise
• Sperm Cell Development Memory Matrix
• Sperm Flow Learning Exercise
• Male Reproductive Structures Memory Matrix
• Ovarian Structures Memory Matrix
• Reproductive Organ Homologues Memory Matrix
• Female Reproductive Structures Memory Matrix
• Reproductive Hormones Memory Matrix