Anatomy mnemonics

The classic anatomy mnemonics, what every word stands for, and how to make them stick.

• Brachial Plexus Mnemonic: Randy Travis Drinks Cold Beer

  Learn the brachial plexus mnemonic Randy Travis Drinks Cold Beer to recall roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and the five terminal branches; view it in anotemy.

• Carpal Bones Mnemonic: Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle

  Use “Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle” to memorize the eight carpal bones in order, from scaphoid to hamate, with the thumb side lateral.

• Cranial Nerves Mnemonic: 12 Nerves in Order

  Learn the cranial nerves mnemonic to recall all 12 nerves in order, with sensory, motor, or both functions. Includes the classic phrase and a table.

• Rotator Cuff Mnemonic: SITS Muscles

  Use the SITS mnemonic to recall the four rotator cuff muscles and their actions. Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis, with nerves.