Area: | Department of Podiatry |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Co Requisite(s): | 9930 (v.4) Anatomy 151 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Structure and function of the foot and leg. Axial motion of the joints of the lower limb. Basic measurement techniques of joints of the lower limb. Evolution of the pentadactyl limb. Anatomy and function of the neurological, vascular and musculoskeletal system, CNS, PNS and autonomic systems. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be have - A comprehensive knowledge of the structure and function of the foot and lower limb. An understanding of the structure and function of the neurological system. An understanding of the evolution of the pentadactyl limb. |
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: | Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine. Journal of the American Podiatry Medical Association. The Foot . The International Journal of Clinical Foot Science. The Foot and Ankle International. British Journal of Podiatry. |
Unit Texts: | Merriman L.M. and Tollafield D.R., (1995), Assessment of the Lower Limb, Churchill Livingstone. McMinn R.W.H., Hutchings R.T., Logan B.M., (1996), A Colour Atlas of Foot and Ankle Anatomy, 2nd ed., London, Wolfe Medical Publications Ltd. Warwick R. and Williams P.L., (Eds.), (1998), Gray's Anatomy, 40th ed, Longman Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Mid Semester Test 30%. End of Semester Examination 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
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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