[NABS-L] Anatomy Class

[Mausam Mehta]

Hi Ka!
All of the strategies you are already using are great. The main point I would emphasize is to keep strong communication with your professor. Most professors are generally willing to adapt and think out of the box to make everything work, as long as you are working on sollutions together.
I did a few disections in high school. Before each disection, I made sure to feel the whole organism, whether it was a frog or a fetal pig or what have you, before it was all chopped up. We usually did those disections in groups, so I kept up a constant stream of questions as my lab partners did the disecting, taking notes as we went. I never handled the scalpels myself, but I'm sure there is a way if you so choose.
I'm majoring in business, so I'm by no means an expert on any of this. However, there are many on this list who are in life science fields who can give you some really useful tips.
Best,


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> On Sep 10, 2018, at 10:11 AM, Asadullina via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Ka,
> 
> I took anatomy and physiology one and two in college. The biology department already had some three – D models that are used in the lab. Also, they purchased more of the three – D models because not only did they think it was going to be helpful to me but also a lot of sighted students benefit from the models as well. We dissected cats in the lab. The professor ordered thinner latex gloves, so that I could still feel the parts of the cat during the dissection process. When I had difficult time identifying the smaller parts of the cat such as the nerves, The professor would have me identify those parts on the three -d models. I found the three – D models very beneficial.
> Also the professor would sometimes make two dimensional models out of marshmallows, straws, and other miscellaneous things. I would also receive tactile images and diagrams that were produced at the disability office. I did not find those as helpful. I would always utilize the professors office hours and I even set up an hour each week to meet with the professor. We would go over material that I didn’t understand in class. A lab assistant would  read my lab practicals to me because the practicals were Visual. If you would like more tips or have any other questions, feel free to contact me off list. My number is: 267-644-6530. Email works as well.
> All the best,
> Lily 
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>> On Sep 10, 2018, at 9:35 AM, Ka Li via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello:
>> 
>> I am taking an anatomy class this semester at my university and I was wondering what tips and tricks people have used in order to succeed in this type of class. Currently, I have someone utilizing a tactile drawing board to make diagrams and I will be getting some clay to produce 3D models. I have also asked the professor to be more verbally descriptive rather than referring to different parts by saying "this one or those  purple dots."
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>> 
>> The professor seems quite accommodating but one thing he's not sure how I would do well are the Dissection labs. He is concerned that I may not be able to tactially distinguish different parts since some of the specimens we would be using might be very small. I have never participated in Dissection labs before in high school so any tips would be very much appreciated.
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>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Ka
>> 
>> 
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