Unit details
Prerequisites
HBO1001 - Biomedical Science for Osteopathy 1
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Identify and discuss the detailed anatomy of the upper limb; | ||
2. | Illustrate basic biomechanics principles and their application to the upper extremity; | ||
3. | Discuss common musculoskeletal conditions of the upper limb, relate them to osteopathic principles. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Workshop | Case Based Learning Worksheet - Upper extremity common musculoskeletal condition | 20% |
Practicum | Anatomy Practical Demonstration: VIVA | 50% |
Test | Theory Paper (online) | 30% |
Required reading
Clinically oriented anatomy 8th ed.
Moore, K. L., & Dalley, A. F. & Agur, A.M.R., (2018)
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
. McMinn & Abrahams' clinical atlas of human anatomy
Abrahams, P. H., Spratt, J. D., Loukas, M., Van Schoor, A.-N., Hutchings, R. T., & McMinn, R. M. H. (2013)
[St. Louis, MO]?; [London]?: Mosby Elsevier
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