Chapter 1: Understanding the Carpal Tunnel

Let’s clarify right away: "She Looks Too Pretty Try To Catch Her" is not what it seems; it’s not a legal matter on the horizon.

Photo by Chris Buckwald on Unsplash. No one is being pursued or feeling harassed. Instead, this phrase refers to a crucial tunnel in our body, specifically within our wrists. This tunnel consists of a collection of eight small bones that form the foundation of the carpal tunnel.

This clever mnemonic serves as a lifeline for overwhelmed anatomy students, helping them to remember the sequence of the two rows of carpal bones. It’s common for students to invent catchy phrases to digest information in manageable pieces. What could be more effective than a humorous twist on memorization?

It's worth noting that this mnemonic is one of the milder iterations; there are certainly more risqué alternatives for recalling these eight tiny wrist bones. As a physical therapy student, I have relied on this mnemonic during critical moments (no pun intended!) more times than I can count.

The names of the bones are derived from their unique shapes:

• She: Scaphoid
• Looks: Lunate
• Too: Triquetrum
• Pretty: Pisiform
• Try: Trapezium
• To: Trapezoid
• Catch: Capitate
• Her: Hamate

Photo by Ian Noble on Unsplash.

Do you have any similar mnemonics that assisted you in your studies? If so, I'd love to hear about them!

Chapter 2: Video Resources for Enhanced Learning

To reinforce your understanding of the carpal bones, you might find this first video helpful. It presents an easy mnemonic to memorize the eight carpal bones of the wrist.

The second video offers a deeper dive into the anatomy of the carpus bones, with engaging content that makes learning enjoyable.

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This article was published on July 1st, 2024, in the Short. Sweet. Valuable. publication.