January 10, 2006

• My first anatomy class was last night and it seemed to go pretty well.
  The first anatomic term I taught them was "natal cleft" the butt crack,
  and I informed them how that is often confused, even by professionals,
  with the gluteal fold(s); that's the crease beneath the butt cheeks
  that turns to a smiley face when one goes to a tanning bed.  And
  yes, I managed to work these terms into serious opening remarks where
  they were actually appropriate.  But I think I got their attention
  and I even think they knew that's what I was doing.
  I think I'm going to like this, but we'll see . . . it's just been one class.
  The next two classes are on cells and tissues.  It's been a
  loooong time since I've looked through a microscope (hell, I don't even
  know where my stethoscope is).  But I've convinced one of the
  local pathologists to come in and help with those labs.
  Tag teamin' for the sake of education.
  Spent about 4 hours outlining chapters and working on powerpoint slides
  today . . . it's sucking up all of my free time.  But still, for
  now anyway, it feels pretty good.

  • 9:59 pm
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