Day 59 - Using Your Head

Tonight, we had the final for the Cranial Sacral class. Part of it was written (I think I got a 91 - at least that's the grade I think I spied next to my name on the grade sheet as I tried to be casual while walking by) and the other part was practical or hands-on. For this portion, we were graded not only for knowing the holds, but what the "characteristics" were for that particular bone and what the "indications" were as well. In addition, our focus and posture were graded.
During the practical, the instructor walked around, checked our "hold" and then asked us what the characteristic and the indication was. During one of them (parietal), I made my statement, and in all sincerity, this is how I remembered it: "Aspiration. And if someone loses their aspiration, they can become depressed." Most people would just say, "Aspiration; depression." The instructor got a kick out of it and made the comment that he deducts points for sarcasm - on the back of the grade sheet. Who? Me? Sarcastic?
Nah....
Anyway, I think I did well on both. Tomorrow night: Anatomy exam that includes: Respiratory System, Lymphatic System, Digestive System, Urinary System, and Reproductive System. Sounds a little overwhelming. Better go study - or at least go to sleep.

Day 47 - Musical Instructors

Last night, Darla was our substitute instructor filling in for John Mark. Tonight, Kathy was our substitute instructor filling in for Darla. Sometimes I think we have Musical Instructors. When the music stops, whatever classroom you're by is the class you'll teach tonight. Oh, and if there are too many classes, you're not OUT, you just get to teach combined classes! It'll be LOADS of fun!
Anyway, all sarcasm aside (well, sort of), we learned about the Lymphatic System tonight. It's the system that is responsible for balancing fluid levels in the body and just as importantly, being the leader in the immune system. I now know what a lymph node is. I just knew that the doctor would say that they were swollen when I'd have an infection, like the times I've had mono or an upper respiratory infection. Now when I go to the doctor, I'll understand more of what is being said. Well, mostly understand. WGH and I affectionately refer to our doctor as Dr Mumbles.
Sometimes I notice how tired I am because I write about stuff that's totally off-topic. Oh well.