2nd part: 3 inches 3rd part: 4 inches 4th part: 1 inch Endocrine glands The major glands of the endocrine system, excluding ovaries and testes: "T-A-P." (T2, A3, P4) Thymus Thyroid Anterior pituitary Adrenal cortex Adrenal medulla Posterior pituitary Parathyroid gland Pancreas Pineal G.I. tract layers (simplified) M.S.M.S. Mucosa Submucosa Muscularis propria (or muscularis externa) Serosa (or adventitia) Kidney functions A WET BED A – maintaining ACID-base balance W – maintaining WATER balance E – ELECTROLYTE balance T – TOXIN removal B – BLOOD Pressure control E – making ERYTHROPOIETIN D – Vitamin D metabolism Placenta-crossing substances WANT My Hot Dog Wastes Antibodies Nutrients Teratogens Microorganisms Hormones, HIV Drugs Layers of the retina A mnemonic to remember the layers of the retina: Sperm: path through male reproductive system "My boyfriend's name is STEVE": Seminiferous Tubules Epididymis Vas deferens Ejaculatory duct Connective Tissue and Fascicles Every -Endomysium Person- Perimysium Eats- Epimysium Food - Fascia Intraperitoneal and Retroperitoneal Organs Retroperitoneal organs in abdominal cavity (secondarily retroperitoneal organs are starred) SAD PUCKER (includes esophagus, excludes inferior vena cava): Suprarenal (adrenal) glands Aorta Duodenum (distal 1st part - 4th part)* Pancreas* Ureter Colon (ascending and descending)* Kidney Esophagus Rectum KID CARPUS (includes inferior vena cava, excludes esophagus) Kidney Inferior vena cava Duodenum (distal 1st part - 4th part)* Colon (ascending and descending)* Aorta Rectum Pancreas (head and body)* Ureter Suprarenal (adrenal) glands Intraperitoneal Organs DJ CLASS PIG Duodenum (proximal 1st part) Jejunum Colon (cecum, transverse, sigmoid) Liver Appendix Stomach Spleen Pancreas (tail) Ileum Gallbladder See also Brachial plexus Cranial nerve List of medical mnemonics References 19. ScienceMnemonic - An Easy Way To Memorize Your Science Knowledge Using Mnemonics, Pictures, Visuals, Acronyms, Usage, Examples, Or Word Games. anatomy mnemonics +anatomy mnemonics +anat