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Offerings

MURDOCH-S2-INT-2019-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate knowledge of anatomical terms and directions.

2.

Demonstrate knowledge of the main bones of the skeletal system, including articulations between them and important bony landmarks.

3.

Demonstrate knowledge of the main muscles involved in human movement, including their origin and insertion points, and action upon the skeleton.

4.

Demonstrate knowledge of the major nerves and blood vessels of the upper and lower body.

5.

Demonstrate the ability to critique and appropriately classify human movement.

6.

Demonstrate the ability to determine the contributions of specific muscles during human movement.

7.

Demonstrate the ability to apply anatomical knowledge to determine potential causes of specific injuries and conditions.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

This unit aims to help students understand:
- Anatomical and directional terms and how to name/classify movement
- Important anatomical landmarks with a focus on the muscular and skeletal systems
- The main bones of the skeleton and the articulations between them
- The main muscles of the body including their origin, insertion and action
- The major nerves and blood vessels supplying the upper and lower body
- Anatomical symptoms related to particular injuries and conditions