Functional Anatomy for Health and Exercise Science - ANAT2451
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
School: School of Medical Sciences
Course Outline: ANAT2451 Course outline
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5.5
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisites: ANAT1551 or ANAT2111
Excluded: ANAT3141
CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
Description
This course covers the musculoskeletal anatomy of the human trunk, lower limb and upper limb in relation to its function in movement. Anatomical principles are studied in relation to the analysis and description of movement. The course includes study of the functional aspects of muscles and joints, and consideration of the mechanical properties of tissues. Laboratory classes involve study of prosected specimens, X-rays and surface anatomy.