Anatomy is a hardy mix of memorization and reasoning, but mostly a lot of memorization. So get your hands in there, follow nerves, vessels, and muscles, feel which way the grain goes, poke bony prominences, and talk out loud a lot. Present a section to someone, then have them present it back. This works best with someone in a different group, or even better, one from each group. Bug second years (like your Big Sib) for links on the intarwebs, and share them and any others you find with your classmates. Make group appointments with the profs. Be able to present information in different ways, for example, instead of saying where one particular muscle attaches, be able to say what muscles come off the same bony landmark.
For the exam, draw your brachial plexus on the back of your answer sheet right of the bat, while it's still fresh in your mind. If the station is followed by a rest station, the question will be there, so prioritize IDs. Be careful of limb position, when identifying tags. And lastly, buy extra, and change out of, your scrubs! Everyone else's nose will thank you for it, especially second years in the lounge…
Tips for being gross in anatomy
