The antebrachium is the medical term for the forearm: the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist, containing the radius and ulna. 👁 What Does “Antebrachium” Mean? The antebrachium is the forearm — the part of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist. It contains two bones: the radius (on […]
Looking for an OET practice test you can try right now, without signing up or downloading a PDF? This page gives you one free sample from each of the four OET sub-tests — Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking — taken from OET Bank Practice Test Vol.01, with the answers and a short explanation. You will […]
The olecranon is the bony point of the elbow: the upper end of the ulna that you can feel at the back of the elbow when the arm is bent. 👁 What Does “Olecranon” Mean? The olecranon is the bony point of the elbow — the curved upper end of the ulna that you can […]
The antecubital fossa is the medical term for the inner elbow: the triangular hollow on the front of the elbow where blood is usually drawn. 👁 What Does “Antecubital Fossa” Mean? The antecubital fossa is the shallow, triangular hollow on the front of the elbow — the area you see when you bend your arm […]
The brachium is the medical term for the upper arm: the part of the arm between the shoulder and the elbow, containing the humerus. 👁 What Does “Brachium” Mean? The brachium is the upper arm — the part of the upper limb between the shoulder and the elbow. It contains a single bone, the humerus. […]
The deltoid region is the rounded area over the top and outer side of the shoulder, formed by the deltoid muscle, where injections are often given. 👁 What Does “Deltoid Region” Mean? The deltoid region is the rounded area over the top and outer side of the shoulder, formed by the deltoid muscle. It extends […]
When AHPRA raised its writing requirement from C+ (300) to B (350), something interesting happened. A sub-test that most candidates used to clear without much thought suddenly became the wall. I hear the same sentence over and over now: “I can score 300 without a problem. But 350? I can’t get it to stay there.” […]
In OET Writing, being able to write English is not, by itself, enough to produce stable scores. What is required is the ability to produce letter-style medical English that reflects real clinical communication, within a strict time limit, using a clear and predictable structure, and maintaining an appropriate professional tone. For doctors and nurses preparing […]
In OET Writing, candidates are not expected to produce letters using a free or creative structure. Instead, the task is designed around a fixed structural pattern, and following a clear template is both appropriate and effective. This approach is not restrictive; it reflects how clinical correspondence is written in real practice—structured, purposeful, and reader-focused. What […]
In OET Writing, candidates are required to write a referral letter based on the provided case notes (patient records). These notes form the sole source of clinical information for the task. How you read these case notes, and how you decide which information to use, has a direct and significant impact on your Writing score. […]