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On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of the function of human of osseous, ligamentous, joint, muscular and neural structures.
2. Describe human posture and movement with reference to universally accepted anatomical terminology.
3. Assess and analyze human posture and movement through application of knowledge of human anatomy.
4. Demonstrate basic competency in upper and lower limb muscle strength assessment and interpretation.
5. Apply knowledge and understanding of human upper and lower limb joint range motion to allow for accurate assessment and measurement.
6. Demonstrate basic competency in upper and lower limb muscle flexibility assessment and interpretation.
7. Apply knowledge and understanding of human upper and lower limb anatomy to allow for accurate palpation of osseous, ligamentous, joint, muscular and neural structures.
1. Fundamentals of functional anatomy and the analysis of human posture.
2. Assessment of muscular strength and joint range of motion using goniometry.
3. The functional anatomy of the upper limb, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand.
4. The functional anatomy of the lower limb, including the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle & foot.
5. The functional anatomy of the upper and lower limb nerves, including the brachial and lumbosacral plexuses.
6. The functional anatomy of normal human gait.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 10 |
Small Group | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 110 |
Clinical Human Anatomy I (ANAT10110)
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Quizzes/Short Exercises: Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Online MCQ | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
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Practical Skills Assessment: Students will be required to demonstrate practical skills during a 15 minute oral examination. | n/a | Graded | No | 70 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Attendance is monitored due to the high weighting of the practical component of assessment. MCQ results posted post assessment. All students receive individual feedback from their tutors during practical small group sessions.