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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.
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
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Tutorial | 10 |
Practical | 16 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 140 |
Total | 202 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: MCQ Examination Upper and Lower Limbs | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 50 |
Portfolio: Lower Limb Assessment | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Portfolio: Upper Limb Assessment | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Feedback given to whole group/class via VLE and/or in lectures
Name | Role |
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Professor James Jones | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Fri 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Thurs 14:00 - 14:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Wed 16:00 - 16:50 |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 2 | Mon 11:00 - 12:50 |
Small Group | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 2, 7, 10 | Mon 16:00 - 17:50 |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 | Wed 10:00 - 11:50 |
Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 6, 7, 11, 12 | Mon 11:00 - 12:50 |
Small Group | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 11 | Mon 16:00 - 17:50 |
Small Group | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 3, 5 | Mon 16:00 - 17:50 |
Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 2, 3, 8 | Wed 10:00 - 11:50 |
Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 | Mon 11:00 - 12:50 |
Small Group | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 4, 6, 9 | Mon 16:00 - 17:50 |
Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 7, 12 | Wed 10:00 - 11:50 |