101 Medical Terminology

I am so excited about this term's "Med Term" class. I'll be meeting quite a few future therapists for the first time, and welcoming back students who survived... er, enjoyed their first term with me in September.

Med term is a fun class. At IOTM it is considered "baby anatomy" because it provides for preperation for the 200 Anatomy classes. The class can also serve as a review for those who have already started the 200 series.

The first class is scheduled for January 1. Well, I'm not going to be there but you are more than welcome to come and sit in the parking lot for four hours. The Monday class will begin on January 8 at the Ottawa campus. The Tuesday class will meet in Lima on January 2 as planned.

On the first day you will need your text book and note taking materials. Oh, and don't forget your sense of humor!

The syllabus, class schedule, and rules and responsiblities will be discussed at the first class. If anyone has any questions or comments, give me a call or email me.
See ya next year!
val.

Muscles 302

Starting January 3rd, we'll be again swimming in skeletal muscle tissue. This term the muscles of the back and lower extremities will be studied (with some surprises thrown in). Also, the muscles of 301 will be reviewed.
For class you will need:
Tortora/Derrickson anatomy book
Musculino coloring anatomy book
Note cards
Colored pens, pencils, markers
Note taking supplies
Class schedule (subject to change)
Jan. 3 Intrinsic muscles of the hand
Jan. 10 Muscles of the vertebral column I
Jan. 17 Muscles of the vertebral column II
Jan. 24 Muscles that move the femur I
Jan. 30 Muscles that move the femur II
Feb. 7 The extrinsic eye, the extrinsic tongue, the anterior neck, the pelvic floor and perineum muscles
Feb. 14 Muscles that act on the tibia and fibula
Feb. 21 Muscles that move the foot and toes
Feb. 28 Muscles of the intrinsic foot
Mar. 7 Review
Week of March 12 Final
More info will be available on the syllabus, provided on the first day of class.
If there are any questions before class, give me a call.Otherwise, see ya on the third!
val.

What? It's the end of the term?!!

Oh my! That went fast! I've just turned in most of the grades. If you have any work still out (and you know who you are) it MUST be in by Friday afternoon in order to get credit.

Pathology/Pharmacology: The term projects turned out to be much better than I expected! I saw very creative work, and I did alot of giggling while grading them. The final is ready to go and it's so hard you can use it to cut down a tree! No, really! I mean it! Okay, only kidding. I think all of you will do just fine. Keep looking over your notes and the outlines. Breathe.

Muscles 301: You have learned so much this term. You should be very proud of yourselves. Not only have you learned the origins/insertions/actions/innervation of numerous muscles, but you now know a funky way to remember the epicranial aponeurosis. You've learned Latin, Greek, and "muscle algebra". "Sticky-outty-thing", "Scooch", and (in a high pitched tone) "Boop" are now a part of your vocabulary. I had a blast, hope you did too.

I hope all of you have a great holiday season. I wish peace and blessings for all of you!

val.