G, University of Bristol

I consider Netter’s physiology flashcards to be an invaluable revision resource for students. There are 200 cards presenting key concepts in physiology. The cards are divided into 7 sections (cell physiology and fluid homeostasis; the nerve and muscle physiology; cardiovascular physiology; respiratory physiology; renal physiology; gastrointestinal physiology and endocrine physiology) as well as an appendix of key equations. Each card has a well illustrated image and questions on the front; answers and a short commentary are provided on the reverse. These cards are an ideal portable review of key physiologic knowledge and I consider them to be an extremely useful learning tool for undergraduate students

Posted 4th Dec 2011

Alison Bell, The Queen's University Belfast

These have been so handy! They save loads of time making your own flashcards and cover all the important parts of human physiology – cell physiology and fluid homeostasis, nerve and muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, GI and endocrine physiology. The information is organised well with questions, diagrams and tables and all the answers are on the back of the card. On a more practical note all the cards have a hole punched in them and there is a metal hoop that comes in the box so that you can pick out the ones you need and keep them in order when using them. There are dividing cards for each section so you can easily find what you need. I’ve found these cards really easy to use – you need to have a reasonable understanding of your physiology so that you can make the most of them so they won’t replace reading lectures and you’ll still need a textbook from the library but they are so useful for exams in 1st/2nd year! (For 3rd – 5th years they’re a good way to check you still remember your stuff!)

Posted 7th May 2011

Edward Huang, University of Birmingham

The fact we are students means one thing: we cram before exams! Hence anything that seems to make the process of cramming easier will always bring to our attention. The flash card-series hopes to be an excellent revision tool. In this one it’s split into 7 sections: cellular physiology; the nervous system; cardiovascular; respiratory; renal; gastro and endocrine physiology. It also comes with a ring binder to bind the cards together. I found the first two sections tedious although that is probably cause I have forgotten most of my pre-clinical knowledge, and was losing confidence in this product. However, as I approached the other sections, I found them more relevant to my clinical settings and enjoyed quizzing myself and revising. The card are printed on good quality paper with detailed Netter’s Illustrations. The detailed answers seemed adequate and the questions asked are at an appropriate level. This is a good tool for revision and to check ones understanding of each topic. However, I may be more the old-fashion type who prefers to hold a book and read word by word from it.

Posted 7th Mar 2011

Fions Place, University of Southampton

These flash cards are well presented in a neat box complete with a free treasury tag/ ring for ease of use of the hole-punched cards. The cards are divided into 7 sections (cell physiology and fluid homeostasis, the nervous system and muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal and endocrine) and there is also an appendix of key equations. The sections are marked out by taller cards in the pack which also set out the topics covered by the cards in that section. This makes it easier for quick reference. Each card has a question on the front complete with neat and clear diagrams. Answers are given and explained clearly on the back of the card. This set would be excellent for students in the early years of medical school getting to grips with basic physiology, it is equally good to revise the relevant physiology behind courses in the cardiovascular or respiratory system, for example, and also for revision for students in later years. This is obviously a revision rather than a learning tool.

Posted 11th Feb 2011