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Following successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
1) Identify organs and structures in the thorax head and neck.
2) Recognise anatomical features and relate them to sectional and radiographic anatomy.
3) Apply knowledge of Anatomy to clinical situations and topics of importance in sports science.
1. Thorax and Abdominal Wall
Thorax: surface anatomy, osteology and respiratory muscles
The muscles, joints and movements of respiration
Lungs and pleura
Mediastinum: divisions and contents, great vessels
Heart and pericardium-1
Abdomen, surface anatomy, abdominal wall
2.Head, Neck and Spine
Superficial neck and scalp
Cervical vertebrae
Muscles of the cervical region
Bones of the facial skeleton
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
Carotid sheath and blood supply to head
Spinal column - regions and joints
Spinal column ‐ ligaments and muscles
Spinal nerves, spinal cord and tracts
Radiographic anatomy of spine and spinal trauma
3. C.N.S.
Blood supply to CNS
Cranial nerves I-VI;Visual pathways
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 22 |
Practical | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 66 |
Total | 100 |
Prior study of Anatomy for Sports Science I
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Exit Exam (MCQ and SAQ) | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 90 |
Essay: In course essay assignment | Week 6 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Within 2 weeks of the Spotter Examinations students will be informed of their provisional component grade. General feedback to the class will be provided based on analysis of performance. Students interested in receiving individualised feedback will be invited to make an appointment with the module coordinator.
Name | Role |
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Professor James Jones | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Stephen Thorpe | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Ciara Doyle | Tutor |
Ms Michelle Fox | Tutor |