Course details

This programme covers the anatomical basis of the biomechanics of selected major body systems: the musculoskeletal, nervous and circulatory.

The main emphasis is on living, functional anatomy. There will be continual reference to clinical conditions. Course delivery will be through interactive lectures and tutorials, combined with study of anatomical models.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction

  • Anatomical terminology and organisation of skeletal, muscular, nervous and cardiovascular tissues.

Joints

  • Classification by form; relationships of form to function; examples from limb joints.

Muscle

  • Muscle types; skeletal muscle types; structure-function relationships; innervation.

Nervous system

  • Organisation of brain and spinal cord; somatotopic organisation in the central nervous system; the production of movement.

Limbs

  • Muscle groups and patterns of muscle organisation; functional anatomy of the principal joints (hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist).

Trunk, head and neck

  • Basic body plan; body wall – skeleton, muscles, innervation; organisation and distribution of cardiovascular components; blood supply to heart and brain; heart – morphology and function; coronary circulation; anatomy of stroke.

Vertebral column and pelvis

  • structure – function relationships, including force transmission.

CERTIFICATION

  • Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Management Systems (CAMMS), CIT. Please contact CAMMS directly for more detail.

Course summary

  • Places are limited on this course. Eligible candidates will be considered on a first come first served basis.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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