Computer or tablet to access online material

Moore’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy, LWW, 8^th edition

Gray’s Atlas of Anatomy, Elsevier, 2^nd edition OR Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy, Elsevier 2^nd edition

Manual of structural kinesiology, McGraw Hill Publishing, 21th edition

Students complete 3 modules (vertebral column, lower limb & thorax) of varying durations.

 A standard week consists of completion of online content as the preliminary activity prior to an interactive lecture, a 2-hour practical session, typically using prosected cadavers and other anatomical materials and a 2-hour workshop class where the weekly topics are discussed in a ‘question and answer’ format. Students need to complete pre-practical activities prior as a condition of entry to the weekly practical classes to ensure adequate preparation using the on-line content. The following content will be covered in this course:

 Anatomical terminology, directions, planes and sections

• Vertebral Column Osteology and Musculature
• Vertebral Column Joints and Ligaments
• Vertebral Column Radiology
• Vertebral Column Muscles
• Thoracic contents and function (cardiovascular anatomy and function)
• Pelvis Osteology and Musculature
• Pelvis, Hip Joint and Gluteal Region
• Thigh Region and Knee Joint
• Ankle and Foot Joints
• Tissues of the Foot

Examination (40%):
Written Theory Component (20%): Students will complete a written examination during the University Examination period in which they will be required to complete questions in varying formats that will assess student knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of the content delivered over the course of the semester.

Practical Component (20%): Held 1-2 days after the Written Theory Component Exam, the laboratory is set up with multiple stations each containing a specimen, image, model or diagram with a corresponding question. At each station, students will need to identify anatomical structures, recognize the basic mechanisms of actions, and determine outcome of abnormality.

Assignment (20%): Students will complete a group assignment in which they will be required to locate a media release (news broadcast, sports event) with video presentation and commentary of a sporting injury. Students are required to submit a 10-minute video critique of the commentary with reproduction of accurate anatomical/biomechanical/physiological terminology to describe tissues and structures affected by the injury to an advanced academic/medical audience.

Continuous Assessment (40%):
Practical Component (20%): Held every 2-3 weeks, the students will complete a structure recognition test consisting of multiple stations each containing a specimen, image, model or diagram with a corresponding question. At each station, students will need to identify anatomical structures, identify basic mechanisms of actions. Grades will be accumulated across each of the practical assessments.

Online Module Review (20%): Held at the end of each module, the online module review covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the content delivered in each module. Question format includes fill in the blank, multiple choice, matching, and short answer.