HBO2007 Biomedical Science for Osteopathy 7 strengthens students' ability to recognise the relevant biomedical science concepts for presenting complaints by applying them to conditions affecting the thorax. This unit is different in focus to previous Biomedical Science for Osteopathy units. Students will learn to consider visceral causes of thoracic pain in addition to somatic causes of pain. Students develop their understanding of pain through reviewing pain pathways and examining mechanisms of referred and chronic pain. Students are introduced to actions of pharmacological agents and consider those applicable for conditions affecting the thorax.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
The common conditions assignment requires students to individually research a common condition of the thorax. The in-person multi station practical exam assesses students’ knowledge of thoracic anatomy using specimens, histology slides and models explored in their laboratory classes as well as related biomechanical considerations, physiology and pathology of the thoracic cage. The test evaluate key concepts of thoracic anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, pathology as well as pharmacological intervention.
Required textbooks will be used in units throughout the first three years of the Osteopathy course:
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):