AT 521 Functional Human Anatomy I

This course covers the functional musculoskeletal anatomy of the lower extremity up to the midthoracic spine. The course covers osteology, joint osteokinematics and arthrokinematics and muscle function including origin and insertion and innervation. Students will understand muscle function of the lower extremity in open and closed chain. During laboratory experiences students will have access to a cadaver laboratory for observation of human prosections. Clinical laboratories will include surface palpation of bony landmarks, muscles, and ligaments of the spine and lower extremities on a laboratory partner and measurement of joint range of motion.

  Credit(s): 2