Mnemonics (pronounced “ne-mon’-ics”) as we all know is the art of assisting the memory by using a system by using a system of artificial aids – rhymes, rules, phrases, diagrams, acronyms and other devices – all to help in the recall of names, dates, facts and figures. The mnemonics in this series provide a quick reference source for doctors seeking information and ease the job of remembering mundane facts for medical students in specific subjects. It also tries to include a broader explanation for each sunject mnemonic, detailing its use and purpose. First invented by the Greeks for memory-training 2500 years ago (Simonides the Younger invented the first known system in 477 BC), many modern examples of mnemonics are in everyday popular use, from phrases like “VIBGYOR”, “Richard of York Gave Battle In Vain ”to“ Spring forward, fall back ”. Other lesser-known examples (both modern and ancient) such as “BROM 4689” or “LATCH” are used as history-aids in teaching or circulated as practical industry standards among small working groups only. The word “mnemonics” comes from the Greek mneme (“memory”) and mnemon (“mindful”), and the Greek goddess of memory and mother of the Muses, was Mnemosyne (pronounced “ne-mos’-i-ni”) . Here is a mnemonic for the correct spelling of the word “mnemonic” “Monkey Nut Eating Means Old Nutshells In Carpet”.
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