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Part I — Orientation to Structures of the Reproductive System Identification How to Start with Part I For Part I, you will need to reference the anatomical images that I provide to you. To access them, you can choose to view, download, or print the document on Canvas titled “Lab 13 Images for the Reproductive System.” Once you have the images in front of you (physically or digitally), I recommend you explore the structures first. Take your time as you begin to memorize the structures in the images.

A Little More About the Provided Images These images have been edited by me, so these exact images cannot be found anywhere else, not even your textbook! There are many more structures than you see labeled in the images, but they are missing because I have removed those labels and left only the structures that have practical/clinical value to memorize. Therefore, it may not be beneficial to rely on images found outside my class because those images may contain additional structures or maybe even different names for them.
For Those Who Prefer More Anatomical Guidance If you prefer being guided through the anatomy of the reproductive system, I recommend this video: • Female Reproductive Systems Made Easy by MEDSimplified • Male Reproductive System by Susanna Heinze
If you are comfortable with jumping into memorization however, feel free to skip the videol

Required Submission for Part I of this Lab Once you feel comfortable enough with the structures of the ear, complete the Canvas Quiz “Lab 13 Quiz — Reproductive System Anatomy Practice Identification” by the due date. The quiz is designed to help you assess the progress of your memorization. For this reason, you do not need to memorize every structure before attempting this quiz! On this quiz, you will be asked to label structures on the images by typing their names. You will have unlimited attempts until the due date to get all 5 points for Part I. More detailed instructions for this quiz are found on the quiz page itself.

Tips for Memorization If you are finding it hard to memorize these structures, consider some of these tips and tricks’ • Contrary to what many may think, it becomes easier to memorize a structure when you learn more about it. Some people might think that this is memorizing more information than necessary, but our brains like to “make connections” and the more connections you have to a structure, the easier it will be to remember itl So if you are having trouble, learn more about that specific structure! Part II of this lab can help with this because it encourages this deeper exploration. • If you have access to a printer at home or at a local print shop, I recommend printing out the unlabeled images, then putting them into plastic binder sleeves. You can then practice labelling the structures using a thin-tipped whiteboard marker. You can easily erase and try again using a paper towel! • If you have a touch screen laptop/tablet/smart device and a stylus pen, download the images, then use your stylus or finger to write the names of the structures on your screen.
Setting up for Success in Future Anatomy Practicals In the near future, you will be tested again on your memorization, so keep practicing your memorization of the structures throughout the coming weeks to excel on the anatomy practical for these images.

Part II — Discussion Forum Post Part II Overview For Part II, go to the discussion forum for Lab 13 and post ONE post addressing two prompts. You can customize which two prompts you want to write about in your post, but you will need to address one prompt from Section 1 and one prompt from Section 2 below. All prompts are regarding the organ(s) and/or structures involved in this lab. You may need to reference the anatomical images located in Canvas document titled “Lab 13 Images for The Reproductive System” to help you write your post.
Section 1 Prompts Address one of the following in your post: • Burning Question — Do you have a question that you’ve always wondered about these structures/organs? Have you just thought of a question and are curious about the answer? Share your question with the class! • Pop Culture—Do you know of an example of how a structure/organ in this lab appears in popular culture (music, television, movies, poetry, art, social media, etc.)? Feel free to explain if it has any significance to you. Share! • Experiential Short Stories — Do any of these structures/organs spark a memory? Just share a real story/experiencel • Medical Short Stories — Do you know anyone who has had medical care relating to any of these structures/organs? If you feel comfortable doing do please share a medical story/experiencel
You can include how you (or another person) was helped (or not helped) by nurses or doctors when being treated for the issue. As future medical practitioners, your stories may be very informativel
Section 2 Prompts Address one of the following in the same post: • Answer a Burning Question — Do some research and answer your own burning question. Or, if another students’ question really sparked your curiosity but has remained unanswered, answer their question! Either way, make sure to cite where you found the answer. • Etymology of Five Structures — If you find it helpful to know the history of why structures are called what they are, then do some research and list the Latin or Greek roots for at least five (5) structures in this lab. • The Big Picture for Five Structures —Share additional information about at least five (5) structures/organs that you think could help you or your classmates better understand the structures and get the “big picture.” This can be done in any way that makes sense to you. Some students find it helpful to go into more detail on at least five structures functions, whereas other students may find it helpful to identify those structures are connected to in your body. Additional ideas include discussing specific memorization strategies for at least five structures. • Misconceptions — Misconceptions are ideas that many people tend to believe are true but are not. If you find this topic interesting, then use a search engine (like Google) to find one or two common misconceptions related to a structure/organ in this lab. Discuss the misconception(s) a little—for example, why did the misconception start or why do you think the misconception(s) are tempting to believe? Is the misconception still prevalent today? What is the truth then? • Something Clinical — Choose one of the following short videos to watch and write a short summary about it! Make sure to highlight key take-aways that others should know if they don’t watch the video you watched. If you find a video interesting and want more information, feel free to do more research and write a more detailed summary. Feel free to add an image in your post if it helps you get your points across! o The Coolest Thing In All Biology? The Placenta by Institute of Human Anatomy • Something Different — Choose one of the following fascinating, non-clinical, videos about the organs/structures in this lab. Write a short summary about it, making sure to highlight key take-aways! o The Anatomy of a C-Section by Institute of Human Anatomy
Requirements for Your Discussion Post The requirements for your post are that: • Your post is between 200-400 words. • Your post responds to one prompt from “Section 1” and one prompt from “Section 2” • Your post is turned in by the due date.
Other Considerations for Discussion Forum Participation Keep in mind the following: • Maintain respectful and appropriate communication, especially when writing about sensitive subjects such as medical conditions, medical short stories, or experiential short stories. • Show some love in our virtual forum by liking/upvoting some of your fellow classmates’ work!