BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides a course of study in human functional anatomy relevant to diagnosis, intervention and rehabilitation in allied health practice. It introduces students to whole body anatomy via the study of body systems. Students will have the opportunity to examine cadaveric prosections as a key learning tool in the study of functional anatomy.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Orange |
| Distance * | Albury-Wodonga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS171
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Podiatry, Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science, and Bachelor Occupational Therapy.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to:
- Define fundamental anatomical terminology and the anatomical position
- Describe the relationship between the structure and function of the human body
- Describe the anatomy of tissues and list their major functions
- Describe the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, including the axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton, appendicular and axial muscles, and arthrology
- Describe the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems
- Describe the anatomy of the cardiovascular system
- Describe the anatomy of the respiratory system
- Briefly describe the anatomy of the digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
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Anatomical terminology, body orientation, major zones and hierarchy of body structure
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Tissues; tissue types and functions
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Skeletal and Articulatory Systems: structure and function of bone and bone tissue, joint types and movement
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Muscle: smooth, cardiac and skeletal muscle, important muscles of the human body, muscle action
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Neuroanatomy: organisation of the nervous system, structure of neurons and neuroreceptors; the special senses;
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Cardiovascular System: heart and blood vessel structure, circulatory routes; structure of the lymphatic system and associated organs;
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Respiratory System: structure and function of the airways and lungs; blood gas exchange;
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Digestive System: anatomy of the digestive system and associated organs;
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Renal System: functional anatomy of the kidneys, introduction to the mechanism of urine formation;
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Reproductive System: male and female reproductive anatomy and basic physiology; important events in developmental anatomy;
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Endocrine System: basic anatomy of the endocrine glands and a list of hormones secreted.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
The residential school will cover the practical aspects of the study of human functional anatomy, and will enable students access to a range of key learning tools including models, digital programs, DVDs and videos, and human cadaveric prosections.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.