SP4053 - Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Anatomy (2024/25)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25 | ||||||||||||
| Module title | Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Anatomy | ||||||||||||
| Module level | Certificate (04) | ||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||
| School | School of Human Sciences | ||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||
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| Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module aims to provide an introduction to human anatomy and basic biomechanics of human movement. It is a broadly-based introduction to anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and human movement, and the isolation of specific muscle groups that produce these movements. This module has a bias towards the specific interests of those studying for sports-related degrees. You will have the ability to learn and explore the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and human movement of the lower limb, upper limb and trunk.
Thus, among other topics, you will learn to identify and name structures such as bones, joints, muscles and other relevant soft tissue structures found in the human body using appropriate terminology. You will also learn to describe the function of these structures, and understand their relevance to sport and exercise.
The teaching methods include lectures, seminars and practicals. The seminar sessions involve group discussions based on directed learning, which is supported by material available on Weblearn.
Prior learning requirements
Available for Study Abroad? No
Syllabus
Musculoskeletal anatomy including names, locations and classifications of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments (LO1, LO2)
Muscle contractions (LO3)
Axes, planes (LO3)
Osteokinematics (LO3)
Basic movement description (LO1, LO2, LO3)
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
The module is devoted to a practical appreciation of human anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, and underpinning basic biomechanics to be able to describe fundamental human movement. The material is delivered by a combination of lecture, seminar and practical sessions. Seminar sessions will involve group discussions based on directed learning. Worksheets will be used each week to guide independent study.
Guided independent study is supported by material on Weblearn. Anatomy teaching benefits from availability of specialised software. Students are encouraged to reflect on their learning throughout the module and particularly in periodic independent-study weeks.
Students’ study responsibilities are articulated in the Student Charter which is available via the University Web site.
Learning outcomes
LO1: Recall a knowledge of the gross anatomy of the human skeletal and muscular systems.
LO2: Identify and label key anatomical structures using appropriate anatomical terminology.
LO3: Recall and describe basic movements of the human body, including osteokinematics.
Bibliography
https://rl.talis.com/3/londonmet/lists/DA76EA83-0D19-E005-FB06-ED73A9B637A0.html?lang=en-GB