Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Recognise and describe structures of the upper & lower limbs including bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels.
2. Discuss aspects of function and injury to the upper & lower limbs.
Indicative Module Content:
Anatomical terminology
Introduction to the upper limb & osteology
Superficial muscles of the back
The pectoral region
Articulations of the shoulder girdle
The shoulder joint
The axilla
The brachial plexus
The arm
The elbow joint
Anterior forearm
Posterior forearm
Radioulnar, wrist & hand joints
The hand
Vascular supply & lymphatic drainage upper limb
Introduction to the lower limb
Gluteal region
The hip joint
Anterior compartment of the thigh
Medial compartment of the thigh
Posterior compartment of the thigh
Osteology of leg
The knee joint & popliteal fossa
Anterior compartment of the leg
Lateral compartment of the leg
Posterior compartment of the leg
The ankle (talocrural) joint
Intrinsic muscles of the foot
Lumbosacral plexus
Vascular supply lower limb
Histology: bone
Histology: the integumentary system
Histology: connective tissues
Embryology: zygote to implantation
Embryology: gastrulation & neurulation
Embryology: limb development