Human Locomotor Systems (ANAT30007)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject provides an overview of human locomotor anatomy. The terminology of human topographic anatomy as it relates to the back, neck and limbs; the functional anatomy of the back, neck, upper and lower limbs; the principles underlying human gait and locomotion; the evolutionary changes leading from primate to human locomotion; the neural control of gait and locomotion; and the design of artificial joints and limbs will be covered. Didactic lectures on anatomy will be supplemented by specialist lectures by practitioners to demonstrate the disciplinary breadth achievable with anatomical knowledge. Cadaveric dissection will be used to complement learning, by exposing the boundaries and contents of important regions of the back, neck and limbs; and anatomical models, computer programs, prosected specimens and modern imaging techniques will be used to appreciate anatomical structures.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, students will:




develop observational and organisational skills to interpret exposed anatomical structures and regions of the back, neck and limbs; written and oral communication skills to describe normal and impaired anatomical structures of the human locomotor system.

  • comprehend the organisation of the human locomotor system; the factors responsible for stability of the vertebral column and head; the functional anatomy of the back, neck and limbs; the organisation of the bones, joints, muscles, fascia, nerves and vessels of the neck, back, upper and lower limbs; radiological anatomy of the back, neck and limbs; gait and locomotion in primates and humans; central nervous system control of movement; and the design and reconstruction of artificial joints and limbs;
  • appreciate the mechanical, clinical, radiological, evolutionary and forensic applications of human locomotor anatomy;
  • manipulate dissecting instruments to differentiate and describe the muscle belly, tendons, proximal and distal attachment of all major muscles of the trunk and extremities; locate major ligaments and articular capsules of the major joints of the trunk and extremities; describe the shape of the joint surfaces and relate this to the type of joint, degrees of freedom, and possible motions parallel with the cardinal planes; distinguish and define the major arteries and veins of the back, neck and limbs; recognize and locate all major nerves and plexi of the locomotor system; distinguish and describe on models and prosections, bony, ligamentous, muscular, tendinous, nervous and vascular structures.

Generic skills

  • Capacity for independent study, rational enquiry and self-directed learning.
  • Ability to analyse problems.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Teamwork in interpretation and analysis of new information.

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

You must have taken the following subject prior to enrolling in this subject:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ANAT20006 Principles of Human Structure
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR (For Bachelor of Biomedicine students)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BIOM20002 Human Structure and Function
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

Note: 516-204 Anatomy 1 and 516-207 Anatomy 2 are alternative pre-requisites for entry into this subject.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • 2 quizzes on theory and practical work throughout the semester, each worth 10% (20%);
  • 2-hour written theory examination at the end of semester (40%);
  • 2-hour written practical examination at the end of semester (40%)

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorVarsha Pilbrow
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours72 hours (3 x one hour lectures per week, 1 x three hour practical per week)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017
    Last self-enrol date 5 February 2017
    Census date31 March 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017
    Assessment period ends23 June 2017

    Semester 1 contact information

    Subject Coordinator

    Varsha Pilbrow

    vpilbrow@unimelb.edu.au

    Administrative Coordination

    BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au


Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

An enrolment quota of 495 students per semester will apply to this subject on the basis of limitations to lab facility and cadaveric resources.

For detailed information on the quota subject application process, refer to the Quota Subject link on the School of Biomedical Sciences Current Student Information webpage: http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 20 March 2025