Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 168)
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Credit points: 9.0
Coordinator: Dr Chris A Briggs
Prerequisite: One of Anatomy and Cell Biology 516-204, 516-207 and 516-303.
Contact: 13 lectures (one 1-hour lecture per week) and 26 hours practical work (one 2-hour practical class per week)
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
By the end of the subject students should be able to:
- Comprehend the response of biological tissues to normal and abnormal stress and strain, the forces acting across synovial joints and methods of measuring these forces, the applied anatomy of selected joint structures, the factors responsible for normal and abnormal gait and locomotion, the use and application of anthropological techniques to determine age, sex, stature and racial affinity;
- Develop observational and organisational skills to identify and interpret exposed anatomical structures and regions, skills in the manipulation of anatomical structures (with dissecting instruments);
- Appreciate the common occurrence of anatomical variation; the scientific basis of knowledge of structure.
Content:
The structure and function of bone and connective tissue, muscle and tendon, joint structures and nerves and their response to stress and strain. The forces acting across synovial joints and methods of measuring these forces. Normal and abnormal movement patterns, and the principles underlying gait and locomotion. Dissection of selected joint structures. The use of anthropometric techniques to determine skeletal traits important in the identification of age, sex, stature and racial affinity.
Assessment:
A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination and one written assignment of 3,000 words based on dissection of a specific joint or region of the body.
Prescribed texts:
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 168)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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