Understanding the relationship of anatomical structures is vital for your exams and your surgical training. Try to start forming a visual memory of the structures in a particular anatomical region, this way you will be able to rapidly identify if one structure lies superficial or deep to another etc. Observation and drawing is key to forming this visual memory!

The importance of sketching anatomy as a part of your study cannot be stated enough. There is a multitude of literature now demonstrating the powerful role of drawing anatomy; to improve memory retention, visual recognition, and the ability to enhance your visuospatial awareness when performing surgery.