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Unit of Study HBIO2007 - Functional Anatomy of the Lower Limbs and Foot and Ankle (2023)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty/College

    Faculty of Health

  • Placement

    Yes

  • Enrolment information

    Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time. This unit contains professional experience learning/laboratory activities that require students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in you being unable to undertake the Professional Experience Learning and/or stipulated Laboratory Activity which may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements Please note: Full Covid-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement associated with the placement element of this unit of study. This requirement has been stipulated by the placement providers. It is strongly recommended that only students who meet this requirement enrol in this unit.

Unit description

Develops student’s anatomical knowledge of the lower limb. Students will also learn functional aspects of lower limb anatomy and will be introduced to biomechanics. Structured learning activities, cooperative and problem-based learning using wet labs and models will facilitate student learning.

Unit content

  • Structure and function of the human nail
  • Musculoskeletal structure and function of the lower limb
  • Neurovascular structure and function of the lower limb
  • Surface anatomy of the lower limb
  • Introduction to human gait and biomechanics

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

identify structures of the human nail and describe their function

identify musculoskeletal structures of the lower limbs and describe their function

identify neurovascular structures of the lower limbs and describe their function

identify surface anatomy structures of the lower limbs

identify phases and key features of the human walking gait cycle

use basic biomechanical principles to predict muscle and joint actions

use anatomical knowledge and problem solving techniques to assess lower limb function and dysfunction in a clinical setting

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Logan, BM & Hutchings, RT, 2011, McMinn's Color Atlas of Foot and Ankle Anatomy, 4th edn, Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN: 9780323056151.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment

  • Closed-in footwear and lab coats required for all laboratory sessions.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.