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BIOS1169: Advanced Musculoskeletal Human Anatomy

2025 unit information

This unit of study examines the detailed gross, radiological and surface anatomy of the lower limb, trunk and neck. Included are the anatomical analyses of functional activities which involve the lower limb, back and neck. Material will be presented in lectures as well as in practical and tutorial sessions on-campus or online. Students are also expected to undertake independent learning. Practical classes involve the study of human cadavers. Attendance at the practical and tutorial sessions is compulsory.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Medicine and Health

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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BIOS1168 or equivalent unit of study
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

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

  • LO1. Apply anatomical knowledge to describe the functional anatomy of the human musculoskeletal system
  • LO2. Apply anatomical principles and knowledge to describe the anatomical basis for common activities including: Walking, Running, Standing, Sitting, Throwing, Reaching and Grasping
  • LO3. Identify anatomical structures contributing to common activities including: Walking, Running, Standing, Sitting, Throwing, Reaching and Grasping
  • LO4. Identify relevant anatomical structures on cadavers, in surface anatomy images and in images created by other modalities such as Xrays and MRIs.
  • LO5. Explain the broad principles of neural control of musculoskeletal activity, including differentiating between central and peripheral nerve lesions

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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