BMS172 Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides students with a comprehensive overview of the functional anatomy of the vertebral column, pelvic girdle, pelvic floor, and lower limbs. Topics covered include limb motion related to joint structure and mobility, relevant aspects of surface anatomy, and the anatomical relationships between bones, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves in these body regions. Students undertaking this subject will be assumed to have a basic understanding of anatomical terminology, the general organisation of the body as a whole, and have an introductory level knowledge of the gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| 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: BMS172
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 of Occupational Therapy
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to:
- Explain the anatomical basis of relevant practical diagnostic procedures and treatments commonly performed by health professionals;
- Identify and interpret surface features of the normal living body;
- Identify and interpret key features of radiological images;
- Describe the relationship between key surface features of the lower limb and limb motion;
- Describe the normal anatomical variation between individuals due to age, gender and body build;
- Describe the the effects of posture, respiratory phase and pregnancy on anatomical structure;
- Describe the anatomy of the vertebral column;
- Describe the anatomy of the pelvic floor;
- Describe the anatomical relationship of bones, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves of the pelvic girdle;
- Describe the anatomical relationship of bones, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves of the lower limb;
- Describe the relationship between lower limb motion and joint mobility;
- Describe how the integumentary system, fascia, muscle and bone can protect underlying structures in the body.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Spine arthrology
- Spinal muscles and their innervation
- Pelvic floor structure and function
- Arthrology of the lower limb, including pelvis, hip, knee, ankle and foot
- Lower limb muscles
- Lower limb blood vessels
- Lower limb neurology
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.