Musculoskeletal Anatomy [ANAT 3008]

LEARNING GOALS:

This unit of study aims to provide an opportunity for students to study the topographical and systems anatomy of the upper limb, lower limb and the back regions. Emphasis is placed upon the identification and description of structures and the correlation of structure with function, which for the upper limb includes its role in manipulation, for the lower limb standing and walking and for the back flexible support and protection. Emphasis is also given to the innervation of the limbs and the consequences of nerve lesions for limb function.

The unit also aims to develop the general skills of observation, description, drawing, writing and discussion as applying to biological structure. The unit builds upon or compliments other macroscopic anatomy units offered by the Department and provides for the development of skills which could be relevant to a later honours project or higher degree in the field of stuctural biology.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students who successfully complete the unit should be able to identify, describe and discuss the major structures of the limbs and back as set out in the lecture objectives and the tutorial notes.