5955 (v.2) Functional and Applied Anatomy 551


Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Individual Study:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Review of applied anatomy and current literature relating to anatomy of the vertebral column. Detailed consideration of the intervertebral and zygapophyseal joints, intrinsic muscles of the back, thoracolumbar fascia, age related changes, function and rehabilitation of the injured spine. A review of neuroanatomy focusing on the effect of damage on the motor control system and the consequent disruption in motor performance.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Supplemental

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y  
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2   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