Unit details
Prerequisites
HBO1002 - Biomedical Science for Osteopathy 2
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Review and discuss the detailed anatomy of the lower limb; | ||
2. | Illustrate basic biomechanics principles and their application to the lower extremity; | ||
3. | Elaborate common musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limb, relate them to osteopathic principles and list appropriate management strategies. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Workshop | Case Based Learning Worksheet - lower extremity common musculoskeletal complaint. | 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)
Wolters Kluwer
McMinn & Abrahams' clinical atlas of human anatomy. 8th ed.
Abrahams, P. H., Spratt, J. D., Loukas, M., Van Schoor, A.-N., Hutchings, R. T., & McMinn, R. M. H. (2019)
Mosby Elsevier
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