Exam #2 - Study Guide - Fall 2011

Exam Date & Start Times:	27 Sep 2011
	7:40AM Lab section - Exam begins at 8:30am (please arrive 5 minutes prior)
	12:50PM Lab section - Exam begins at 12:55pm (please arrive 5 minutes prior)

Bring to each lab exam:

1. #2 pencils,
2. large eraser,
3. scantron #882

All other materials must be put away (i.e. in cabinets or at the front or side of the room).  Test forms and other materials will be provided as necessary.

Exam Format:

The exam is worth 125 points and consists of a mix of true/false, multiple choice, short answer and fill-in identification questions (with displays at multiple stations that you will need to be able to identify, name, describe and/or explain). Remember that the exam will cover all material from BOTH the lecture and the lab. You will have up to 2 hours (if needed) to complete the exam so their should not be any time pressure. Note that once the exam begins you will not be able to leave and return (please visit the rest room prior to test time).

How to study:

Identification of skeletal material will be emphasized but you should also be prepared to answer general questions about bone (i.e. bone structure, bone growth, blood supply etc.). Use your notes and lab manual as your guide to the material you need to know. Terms that are underlined are particularly important and you should be able to identify, describe, explain and/or define them.

Although you should have a clear understanding of all the material covered in all lectures and labs the exam will be more heavily weighted towards certain topics. Below is a partial list of topics that are sure to be on the test (use this list with caution, the italicized  lists are intended as a general guide only).

I. General Bone Anatomy  (~10%)

• describe the function of the skeletal system
• describe the gross and microscopic structure of bone
• describe bone growth and factors that effect bone growth

II. Axial Skeleton - Skull  (~40%)

• identify all of the bones of the skull and all underlined features
• identify selected foramen and know what passes through them

III. Axial Skeleton - Other (~15%)

• identify all of the vertebrae and the features of each vertebrae
• identify the bones of the sternum
• know the features of the ribs (enough to determine side)

IV. Appendicular Skeleton (~25%)

• identify the bones of the appendicular skeleton
• identify selected features of individual appendicular bones
• describe the relationship between the bones of the appendicular skeleton

V. Articulations  ( ~10%)

• know the types of joints (based on both structural and functional classifications)
• describe and identify the structure of a generalized synovial joint
• describe some specific joints and their structural features (NOTE: no gross ID this semester)

Note: The amount of time you spend in the lab working hands on with the material will directly effect your understanding of anatomy. Rooms are available in the SM building (SM 55F - biology study room, SM 5 - math resource center), the library and in the Fox building for group study. Use your lecture and lab notes along with your handouts as your guide. Use the text and other resources (i.e. study guide, web links, coloring books, video etc.) as references, and practice by answering the questions in the lab manual and in the text. There is a lot to learn in this class, take advantage of the resources available to you, do all your reading, review your notes, form a study group, and ask questions. Remember, studying is work, but it should also be interesting. I hope you are enjoying what you are learning. You will learn a lot in this course!