11-7
5. DRAWING PARTS OF THE BODY (AND SIGNS OF HEALTH PROBLEMS) ON
PEOPLE, NOT PAPER
Example Anatomy of the belly or chest
LESS APPROPRIATE
Drawing anatomy on paper or on the
blackboard makes things not only flat, but
dull.
MORE APPROPRIATE
Drawing The inner parts or organs
of the body directly on a person has 3
advantages:
• It is more interesting, and
therefore easier to remember.
Whenever possible draw on people, not paper.
• The organs are seen in
relation to the rest of the body and
appear more lifelike.
• It is a good way to get
students to feel more comfortable
about touching and examining each
other—and eventually a sick person.
MORE OR LESS
APPROPRIATE
T-shirt
with
anatomy
One disadvantage of drawing on
people in class is that it takes time.
A quicker way is to use
T-shirts with drawings of
different body systems
already on them: one for
the digestive system, one
for the bones, one for the
heart and blood system, and so on.
T-shirts with anatomy printed on them
can be purchased in some countries. But
these may be expensive and more detailed
than you need. It is better to draw or paint
the anatomy on T-shirts with your student
group. You can even try ‘silk screening’
them using the method described on page
16 -12.