Module Specification
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Title Functional Anatomy of the Human Locomotor System
Code LIFE219
Coordinator Dr MM Gunther
Musculoskeletal Biology II
Michaelg@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
None 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Linked Modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 22

     44

   5

 71
Timetable (if known) This refers to timetabled lectures
  		    This refers to practical sessions in the Human Anatomy Resources Centre
  		  This refers to scheduled times for summative assessments
  		 
Private Study 79
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  2 hours  Semester 1  60  Yes  Non-standard penalty applies  Assessment 3 Non-standard penalty applies for late submission, Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessment 219 will be a spotter test Assessment 219.1 will be two in-course online assessments consisting on EMI questions (10% each) Assessment 219.2 will the formal written examination, Section A MCQ / Section B will be essay questions (30% each section) 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Practical Assessment  1 h  Semester 1  20  No reassessment opportunity    Assessment 1 There is no reassessment opportunity,  
Coursework  2 hours  Semester 1  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 

Aims

  • This module aims to:

    Develop knowledge and understanding of the structural and functional anatomy of the human musculoskeletal system;

  • Describe the processes involved during joint and muscle activity;
  • Develop knowledge and understanding in human anatomy, and ability to apply, evaluate and interpret this knowledge to solve problems.
    		•

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this module, the students should be able to:

    Describe the arrangement of the musculo-ligamentous and bony structures in the limbs and back;
    Demonstrate how muscles function during various every-day activities;
    Explain the relationship between joint shape and joint function;
    Explain the organisation of the blood-vascular and nervous systems supplying the limbs and back;
    Describe the biomechanics of the human musculoskeletal system;
    Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of human anatomy, and how this knowledge has been applied to solve problems.

    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Lecture -

    This refers to timetabled lectures

    Laboratory Work -

    This refers to practical sessions in the Human Anatomy Resources Centre

    Assessment -

    This refers to scheduled times for summative assessments

    Syllabus
    1 

    Lecture: General structures and terminology

    Practical: Osteology 1 - Anatomy of the appendicular skeleton.
     
    Lecture: ''Joints & Joint Mechanics, Muscle Function''
    Practical: Osteology 2 – Identification & specific features of limb bones.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Shoulder Girdle’ (bones + joints)
    Practical: Osteology 3 – Similarities & distinctions of limb bones.
     
    Lecture:  < /span>Functional Anatomy of the ''Shoulder Girdle + Arm'' (ligaments + muscles)
    Practical: Muscular & joint anatomy of the shoulder region.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Upper Arm + Elbow''
    Practical: Muscular anatomy of the shoulder region and (upper) arm.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Elbow + Forearm''
    Practical: Muscular & joint anatomy of the (upper) arm and elbow.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Forearm + Hand''
    Practical: Muscular anatomy of the elbow region.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Pelvic Girdle''
    Practical: Muscular & joint anatomy of the forearm and hand.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Hip + Thigh''
    Practical: Muscular anatomy of the hand.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Thigh + Knee''
    Practical: Muscular & joint anatomy of the pelvis and hip joint.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Knee''
    Practical: Muscular anatomy of the pelvic region.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Leg + Foot''
    Practical: Topographical and functional anatomy of the knee joint.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Ankle + Foot''
    Practical: Muscular Anatomy of the (lower) leg.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Foot’
    Practical: Topographical and functional anatomy of the ankle joint and foot.
     
    Lecture:  Anatomy of the ''Major Blood Supply of the Upper Limbs''
    Practical: Muscular Anatomy of the foot.
     
    Lecture:  Anatomy of the ''Major Blood Supply of the Lower Limbs''
    Practical: Revision – Joints and muscles of the upper limbs.
     
    Lecture:  Topographical & Functional Anatomy of the ‘Upper Limbs Nerve Supply’
    Practical: Revision – Joints and muscles of the lower limbs.
     
    Lecture:  Topographical & Functional Anatomy of the ‘Upper Limbs Nerve Supply’
    Practical: Blood and nerve supply of the upper limbs.
     
    Lecture;  Functional Anatomy of the ''Vertebral Column and its Ligaments''
    Practical: Blood and nerve supply of the lower limbs.
     
    Lecture:  Functional Anatomy of the ''Muscles of the Back''
    Practical: Anatomy of the structural elements of the back.
     
    Lecture:  Specifics of Human Posture
    Practical: Muscular Anatomy of the back.
     
    Lecture;  Human Walking and Running
    Practical: Revision – The human musculoskeletal system

    Recommended Texts
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