13068 (v.2) Anatomy and Biomechanics 651

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Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	307465 (v.1) Anatomy and Biomechanics 751
Syllabus:	Developmental anatomy of limbs and vertebral column. Histology of tissues. Regional dissection and measurement. Kinematics, in mass, moment of inertia. Force, moment of force. Laws of motion. Free body diagrams and kinetic analysis. Analysis of movement, physiotherapy techniques and injury. Joint motion. Properties of articular cartilage and complex tissue systems.
Unit Outcomes:	At the completion of the anatomy component of the unit the student will be able to describe the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system of the trunk and limbs, relate the anatomy to age related and dysfunctional changes with reference to clinical presentations. Completed a dissection of one part of the human body, reviewed the anatomical literature related to a specific pathology, condition or structure, refer to research or information describe in recent scientific articles as a source or justification for your statements when involved in anatomical information. Use internet and multimedia resources to access anatomical information, take part in anatomical discussion in a professional environment in an informative, scholarly and discursive way. At the completion of the biomechanics component of the unit the student will be able to solve problems using analysis based on biomechanical principles, demonstrate the use of common biomechanics laboratory technology, demonstrate an ability to analyse a variety of clinical problems using data gathered in the biomechanics laboratory, integrate the biomechanics literature into clinical practice.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Refer to the School of Physiotherapy web page http://www.curtin.edu.au/curtin/dept/physio/pt
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous Assessment 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y