First of all, structure and function are related to memory. There are many technical terms in anatomy, such as nodules, spines, bulges, protrusions, holes, cracks, depressions and so on. Very boring and hard to remember. From the beginning, we should combine structure and function to remember. Any structure that grows into a certain shape is suitable for its function. These structures just listed are related to the attachment points of muscles, which are often the starting and ending points of muscles. For example, the muscles attached to the greater trochanter of femur include gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and piriformis, and then the function of the muscles can be roughly judged according to the attachment position of the other end of the muscles.
Secondly, close contact with the clinic. Most medical students will eventually become clinicians, and some important anatomical structures we emphasize are of clinical significance. For example, the lowest point when the female peritoneal cavity is upright is the hysterorectal depression, where ascites will accumulate first. If it is necessary to determine the nature of effusion in clinic, we can puncture the posterior fornix of vagina and extract the effusion for detection, especially for patients with ectopic pregnancy rupture and bleeding.
Third, be good at summing up. For example, after we talk about the function of muscles, we consciously sum up the muscles that participate in important joint movements, which can not only deepen our understanding of muscle function, but also have great practical value in real life. Many students like fitness, so you will know which muscle to exercise, what exercise to do, or what exercise to do and what muscles to join. If you apply what you have learned, your interest will grow stronger and stronger.
We only mentioned some important points, hoping to help you learn anatomy.