Module Code - Title:
PR4002
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ANATOMY 2
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will build on basic anatomical concepts taught in Anatomy 1 module and provide a comprehensive knowldge and understanding of the sturcture and function of the anatomy of the upper limb, face, head, neck, brain and spinal cord that will be further eveloped in subsequent clinical modules. This module will enable students to understand the functional relevance of all anatomical structures covered in this module and to appreciate the significance of interrelationships of structures to function.
The total hours scheduled will be 96 (based on 3hrs lectures, 3hrs labs and 2hrs tutorials over 12 weeks)
Syllabus:
Structure, functional & applied Anatomy of the upper limb - muscles, joints, nerves; shoulder girdle, shoulder joint, elbow joint, radio-ulnar joints, wrist, hand and finger joints; Analysis of basic functional activities involving upper limb.
Structure, functional & applied Anatomy head, neck, face (temperomandibular joint), brain and spinal cord (cns + peripheral ns)
Nervous control of muscle tone and posture: cranial nerves: myotomes and dermatomes and reflexes of upper limb.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Classify joints, bones, and muscles of the upper limb, head and neck.
Analyse movements of the upper extremity during a functional activity.
Discuss how the anatomical architectural features of the upper limb, head and neck play a role in the movements and stability of these structures.
Identify and describe the components of the central nervous system and explain their functional roles.
Describe the distribution of the facial nerve and the functional roles of the facial muscles.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Display professional conduct at all times when handling and interacting with human models.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Identify the major anatomical landmarks of upper limb, head and neck and relate these structures to their function.
Demonstrate accurate handling skills and practical precision, for localising anatomical structures and palpation skills on human models.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will be taught through a mixture of lectures, practical sessions and interactive media.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Moore KL, Agur A. (2007)
Essential clinical anatomy
, Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkin
Kendall, F (2010)
Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain,
, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
Palastanga, N., Field, D., & Soames, R. (2006)
Anatomy and human movement.
, Oxford: Butterworth- Heineman
Other Relevant Texts:
Field D, (2006)
Anatomy - palpation and surface markings
, Oxford: Butterworth-Heineman
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BSPHYSUFA - PHYSIOTHERAPY
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Joanna.Allardyce@ul.ie