Clinical Anatomy

This subject is not offered in 2016.

170 hours

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This subject is only available to postgraduate Physiotherapy students

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject is an advanced study of the structure and function of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system in the body in healthy subjects. Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge of anatomy including the ability to identify exposed anatomical structures and their important relations, and of the relationship between structure and function. The syllabus will enhance their ability to apply knowledge of normal structure and function to the practice of physiotherapy. As part of this process students will explore selected mechanisms of injury and disease, the resulting pathokinesiology, and the anatomical rationale for clinical tests used in differential diagnosis.

• Provide sound knowledge of the anatomy of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system

• Promote advanced understanding of the relationship between structure and function of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system of healthy subjects

• Develop the ability to analyse mechanisms underlying selected musculoskeletal conditions resulting from injury or disease processes in the body

• Provide advanced understanding of the anatomy/applied anatomy basis for clinical tests of musculoskeletal structures.

Clinical Anatomy Case Critiques (30%)

Discussions Forums/Debates (20%)

Written Exam (50%)

Students will also be asked to submit a Clinical Anatomy Folio

Moore KL., (2013) Clinically Orientated Anatomy (7th ed) Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Rohen, J., Yokochi, C., Lutjen-Drecoll, E., Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Photographic Study of the Human Body (Current Edition) Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject, students will have developed the following generic skills:

• An appreciation of the team approach to learning in complex areas
• The ability to critically evaluate research literature
• An appreciation of the importance of, and development of, good written and presentation skills to aid group learning

The objectives of this subject are to:

• Provide sound knowledge of the anatomy of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system
• Promote advanced understanding of the relationship between structure and function of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system of healthy subjects
• Develop the ability to analyse mechanisms underlying selected musculoskeletal conditions resulting from injury or disease processes in the body
• Provide advanced understanding of the anatomy/applied anatomy basis for clinical tests of musculoskeletal structures.
• Provide an appreciation of the team approach to learning in complex areas
• The ability to critically evaluate research literature
• An appreciation of the importance of, and development of, good written and presentation skills to aid group learning.