Comments | lacomtesse: Putting the GROSS in gross anatomy.

lacomtesse

Putting the GROSS in gross anatomy.

Apr 24, 2007 12:55

This quarter I am taking a class that is disturbing and thoroughly unpleasant: Gross Anatomy. ( Update: Whoops. I suppose a cut would have been nicer. I guess I'm getting a bit desensitized. It sounds worse than it really is. )

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sarahlizzi April 26 2007, 04:07:56 UTC

hee. :)
I took apart testicles today. my lab partner, who is a guy, wouldn't go near them with a probe, let alone a scalpel.

but I love anatomy, which tends to be a common med student (particularly if you're interested in surgery) sentiment.

I understand the theory of why your training would involve anatomy, but it kinda sucks that you're coming into a dissection that you didn't start. For us, making the first incision and then working with the same cadaver since september has made things a little more personal.

in any case, good luck - I hope things become a little more engaging, or at least just pass quickly enough so you can move on to dorkier things.

lacomtesse May 1 2007, 19:22:08 UTC

Hahaha...lucky you! Our lady doesn't even have lady parts anymore. It freaked out my lab mates until I pointed out the TAH on her PMH. Sheesh ( ... )

lacomtesse May 1 2007, 19:23:15 UTC

...oh, and by "ciky" aspect of surgery, I of course mean "icky". Heh.