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ANAT3008: Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

The unit provides an opportunity for students to study the topographical and systems anatomy of the upper limb, lower limb and the back regions. Emphasis is placed upon the identification and description of structures and the correlation of structure with function. This includes for the upper limb, its role in manipulation, for the lower limb standing and walking and for the back flexible support and protection. Emphasis is also given to the innervation of the limbs. The unit also aims to develop the general skills of observation, description, drawing, writing and discussion as applying to biological structure.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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12cp from [ANAT2008 or (ANAT2010 or ANAT2910) or (PHSI2005 or PHSI2905) or (PHSI2006 or PHSI2906) or (PHSI2007 or PHSI2907 or MEDS2001) or (PHSI12008 or PHSI2908) or MEDS2002 or MEDS2003 or MEDS2004 or MEDS2005 or (PSYC2010 or PSYC2910) or (PSYC2011 or PSYC2911) or PSYC2012 or PSYC2013 or PSYC2014 or PSYC2015 or (BIOL2021 or BIOL2921) or (BIOL2022 or BIOL2922) or (BIOL2024 or BIOL2924) or (BIOL2030 or BIOL2930) or (BIOL2031 or BIOL2931)] or (BMED2401 and BMED2402)
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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ANAT3908
Assumed knowledge
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Human biology; (BIOL1008 or BIOL1908 or BIOL1998 or MEDS1X01) or (BIOL1003 or BIOL1903 or BIOL1993)

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Sarah Croker, sarah.croker@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Richard Ward, richard.ward@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Record+) Type B final exam Theory exam
One 60 minute theory paper, 30 questions, combination MCQ and short answer.
30% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Practical exam
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Online (*RE) or In-Person (CC) Practical Exam
*RE students online in Canvas with ProctorU record+. CC students in person.
30% Formal exam period 30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Assignment Practical Portfolio 1
Submission of completed practical class activities for one week
5% Week 05 As per practical notes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Online task Quiz 1
15 questions, including MCQ, short answer and identifications
10% Week 07 20 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Surface anatomy assignment
Two photographs with set number of features labelled plus short description
10% Week 11 Two labelled diagrams
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Online task Quiz 2
15 questions, including MCQ, short answer and identifications
10% Week 12 20 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Practical Portfolio 2
Submission of completed practical class activities for one week
5% Week 13 As per practical class notes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Type B final exam = Type B final exam ?

Assessment summary

Final end-of-semester exams: One 90 minute theory paper, 30 questions (MCQ & short answer), 30% of the total mark. One 30 minute practical paper, 40 identifications, 30% of the total mark. Both Record +.

In-class assessments: Two quizzes, 15 questions each (MCQs, short answer and identifications), 20 minutes duration. Total 20% of the total mark.

Submitted assignments: Two practical portfolio submissions, consisting of completed activities for two separate practical sessions. One surface anatomy assignment consisting of two labelled and described photographs. Total 20% of the total mark.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Meets the criteria for a D but in addition demonstrates inquiry into, understanding of and presentation of the subject matter beyond what is expected in the context of the aims, objectives and expected outcomes of the UoS.

Distinction

75 - 84

The work meets the criteria for a Cr, but in addition is well written, and demonstrates understanding of the subject matter, as described in the context of the aims, objectives and expected outcomes of the UoS, at the highest level.

Credit

65 - 74

The work is clearly presented, thorough and addresses the issues posed by the task at a level of consideration consistent with the aims, objectives and expected outcomes of the UoS. The work demonstrates a good grasp of the facts.

Pass

50 - 64

The work addresses the issues posed by the task; the level of consideration is adequate in the context of the aims, objectives and expected outcomes of the UoS, but lacks a demonstrated depth of understanding, or suggests lack of understanding of some facts.

Fail

0 - 49

The work does not address the issues posed by the task or the level of consideration is inadequate in the context of the aims, objectives and expected outcomes of the UoS.

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7 LO8
Shoulder Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Introduction Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Introduction to Unit Tutorial (2 hr) LO3 LO7 LO8
Week 02 1. Arm; 2. Elbow Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
1. Forearm; 2. Wrist Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Shoulder Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Shoulder Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 03 Hand 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Hand 2 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
1. Arm; 2. Elbow; 3. Forearm; 4. Wrist Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Arm, elbow, forearm, wrist Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 04 Upper Limb Vessels Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Upper Limb Nerves 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Hand Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Hand Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 05 Upper Limb Nerves 2 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Comparative anatomy 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Upper Limb Vessels Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Upper Limb Vessels & Nerves Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 06 Comparative anatomy 2 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Hip; Gluteal Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Upper Limb Nerves Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Upper Limb Nerves Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 07 Thigh Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Knee Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Comparative Anatomy Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Comparative anatomy Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 08 1. Leg; 2. Ankle Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Foot Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
1. Hip; 2. Gluteal; 3. Thigh Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Hip, Gluteal, Thigh Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 09 Lower Limb Vessels Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
1. Knee; 2. Leg; 3. Ankle Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 10 Lower Limb Nerves Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Spinal Cord Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
1. Foot; 2. Lower Limb Vessels Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Foot Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 11 Back 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Back 2 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
1. Nerves; 2. Spinal cord Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Lower Limb Nerves, Spinal Cord Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 12 Limb Development 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Limb Development 2 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Back Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Back Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 13 Limb Development 3 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Revision Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Limb development Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance at practical sessions compulsory.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. classify the bones, joints, muscles, and supply structures of the limbs and vertebral column
  • LO2. define the regions and sub-regions of the limbs and vertebral column
  • LO3. define aspects of the language/terminology as they apply to the limbs and vertebral column
  • LO4. describe, identify, discuss, draw, and tabulate the individual bones, joints, muscles, and supply structures of the limbs and vertebral column, including their internal topography where relevant
  • LO5. describe, identify, discuss, draw, and tabulate the topographical (external) relationships of individual structures, and of sub-regions and regions of the limbs and vertebral column
  • LO6. discuss the function of the macroscopic structures within the limbs and vertebral column
  • LO7. use the knowledge of the limb and vertebral column structures in discussion to show how various problems may be stated, understood, or solved
  • LO8. write and speak clearly, concisely, and grammatically in the language of the subject.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Reduction in weighting of final assessment. More assessment items during semester to provide tangible feedback.

Work, health and safety

Information is available on the Canvas Unit Website and in the Practical Class Rooms.

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