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BIOS1168: Essential Musculoskeletal Human Anatomy
2024 unit information
This unit of study introduces the basic concepts in musculoskeletal anatomy prior to a more detailed study of the gross anatomical structure of the upper limb as it relates to functional activities. Students will also study the histological structure of musculoskeletal tissues and surface anatomy of the upper limb. Material will be presented in lectures, practical sessions and online. Students will also be expected to undertake some independent learning activities (e.g. online video tutorials and practice quizzes) to supplement the lectures and practicals. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is compulsory.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Department of Medical Sciences
| Code | BIOS1168 |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe the histological structure of musculoskeletal tissues (osteology, arthrology, myology, neurology and vasculature) as it relates it to gross anatomy and function including growth and injury.
- LO2. Understand musculoskeletal profession-specific anatomical terminology, planes and axes of joint motion.
- LO3. Identify and classify all bones of the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton and identify and deduce the functions of major bone markings in these regions.
- LO4. Identify, classify and deduce basic motions that occur at the joints associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO5. Identify and deduce basic mechanical functions of the ligaments of the joints associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO6. Identify and describe the attachments and deduce basic actions and functions of the muscles associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO7. Identify and state the major peripheral nerves and nerve plexuses associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO8. Identify and state the supply and drainage of the major blood vessels associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO9. Relate the gross musculoskeletal anatomy and recent anatomical literature for basic functional activities involving structures associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO10. Interpret cadaveric anatomy in the clinical context of surface anatomy and radiological imaging of the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
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