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7689 (v.8) Anatomy 232


 

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Principles of biomechanics, specifically levers, torques, force vectors, centres of gravity, as related to the human body. Detailed functional anatomy of the upper limb and lower limbs and limb girdles. Applications of anatomical and biomechanical principles in analysis of upper and lower limb function and dysfunction.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described in detail the structures, relationships and integrated functions of the skeletal, articular, muscular, nervous, cutaneous and vascular components of the shoulder girdle and upper limb, pelvis and lower limb. Applied principles of torque, levers, vector analysis and centres of gravity to particular anatomical structures, movements and postures of the human body. Analysed common movement patterns and postures of the upper and lower limbs in terms of the specific muscles involved, their types of contractions and their mechanical (dis)advantages.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

McMinn, R.M.H. (1994). Lasts Anatomy: Regional and Applied, 9th ed., NY, Churchill Livingstone. McMinn, R.M.H. and Hutchings, R.T. (1998). A Colour Atlas of Human Anatomy, 2nd ed., London, Wolfe Medical.

Unit Texts:

Neylon, L. and Wildsmith, D. (2003). Functional Anatomy of the Upper Limb. Bentley, Curtin University. Moore, K.L. and Dalley, A.F. (1999). Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th ed., Baltimore, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Tests and Assignments 45%, Examination 55%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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