Games to Remember the Bones of the Body
Memorizing and remembering the 206 bones of the human body can be a daunting task, especially when many of the bones are very small and look alike. There are a variety of games that can assist in the memorization process by teaching through visual interaction. These games are designed to be fun, easy and educational, and can even be used to teach children as well.
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Labeling
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Just like labeling things in another language, labeling the bones helps your mind connect names with images. You can make a labeling game by printing out or purchasing a large diagram of the entire human skeleton, or just the one area that you want to focus on. You can then write the names of the bones on separate, smaller pieces of paper. The game is played by randomly selecting the labels and trying to match them to the proper place on the skeleton diagram. You can make the game more difficult by scoring yourself with points or racing against the clock.
Quizzing
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Repeatedly testing yourself will help you memorize, and let you see how much more you have left to learn. A quizzing game can work both ways -- you can cover up the bone names on a labeled diagram of the human body and try to guess them or you can look at a list of bone names and point to their respective location on an unlabeled diagram. This game also works well with a friend. Both people can take turns pointing to spots on the human skeleton and quizzing each other. Points can also be assigned to make the game more competitive and fun.
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Association
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If you've broken a bone, or know somebody that has, memorize the name of that bone with the experience in mind. Some people learn very well by associating words and images with easy-to-remember phrases or ideas. For instance, you can remember the humerus, which is the long bone of the upper arm, by thinking about your "funny bone" and the last time you "humorously" hit it on something. Generate a list of these word associations and quiz yourself, seeing how many you can remember. Try to think of words that sound similar to the bone's name, or about interesting things that can happen to that specific part of the body.
Internet and Smartphone
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You can practice on the go with your smartphone -- search for "anatomy" or "skeleton" in your application market. There are a variety of games online and available in the application stores on many smartphones. These games use many of the same tactics as real-life games, but are easier to play on-the-go and usually have more detailed images. Some allow you to drag and drop the names of bones onto the body; others give you a close-up picture of a certain body part and ask you to identify the bone from a list of possible answers.
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