BMS271 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject focusses on the functional anatomy of the head, neck, pectoral girdle, and upper limb. In addition, the anatomy of the thoracic and abdominal walls are discussed in detail. Topics covered include limb motion related to joint mobility and surface anatomy, and the anatomical relationships of bones, muscles, blood vessels and nerves within each of the body regions covered. 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 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: BMS271
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 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 surface features of the upper limb and joint motion;
- Describe the normal anatomical variation between individuals due to age, gender, and body build;
- Describe the effects of posture, respiratory phase and pregnancy on relevant anatomical structures;
- Describe the anatomical relationships between bones, muscles, nerves, soft tissues and blood vessels in the head and neck;
- Describe the anatomical relationships between bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the pectoral girdle;
- Describe the anatomical relationships between bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the upper limb;
- Describe the relationship between upper limb motion and joint mobility;
- Describe the structure of the thoracic and abdominal walls;
- Describe how the integumentary system, fascia, muscles and bones can protect underlying structures in the body.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Upper limb arthrology
Upper limb muscles
Upper limb blood vessels
Upper limb nerves
Head and neck arthrology
Head and neck blood vessels
Head and neck nerves
Thoracic wall
Abdominal wall
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.