7689 (v.8) Anatomy 232

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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.
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:	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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y