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BIOS1168: Essential Musculoskeletal Human Anatomy
2025 unit information
This Unit of Study initially introduces the basic concepts in musculoskeletal anatomy, musculoskeletal histology and profession-specific anatomical terminology before launching into a more focused Learning-Module-based study of the gross anatomy of structures associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper limb and lower limb) and the axial skeleton. Students learn through weekly Lecture sets, weekly hands-on Anatomy wet lab Practical Sessions and a selection of continuously available Online Learning Support Resources and academic-monitored community Discussion Boards. Although the focus of this Unit of Study is on the laying down of an essential understanding of the structures of the musculoskeletal system, a number of lectures on introductory functional musculoskeletal anatomy specifically related to activities of daily living are offered to help consolidate the learning of structure through meaningful application. Students are expected to undertake some independent learning activities (online quizzes, online tests, practical activity worksheets, online video resource viewing) to supplement the Lectures and Practical Sessions. Assessments are spread throughout the semester and are offered at the end of each Learning Module.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe the histological structure of musculoskeletal tissues (osteology, arthrology, myology, neurology and vasculature) as it relates it to gross anatomy and function including growth and injury.
- LO2. Understand musculoskeletal profession-specific anatomical terminology, planes and axes of joint motion.
- LO3. Identify and classify all bones of the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton and identify and deduce the functions of major bone markings in these regions.
- LO4. Identify, classify and deduce basic motions that occur at the joints associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO5. Identify and deduce basic mechanical functions of the ligaments of the joints associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO6. Identify and describe the attachments and deduce basic actions and functions of the muscles associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO7. Identify and state the major peripheral nerves and nerve plexuses associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO8. Identify and state the supply and drainage of the major blood vessels associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO9. Relate the gross musculoskeletal anatomy and recent anatomical literature for basic functional activities involving structures associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
- LO10. Interpret cadaveric anatomy in the clinical context of surface anatomy and radiological imaging of the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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