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Unit Summary

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit

Credit points

12

AQF level

7

Level of learning

Intermediate

Former School/College

Former School of Health and Human Sciences

Pre-requisites

BIO01302 - Human Anatomy

Unit aim

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

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.

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to: GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 identify structures of the human nail and describe their function
2 identify musculoskeletal structures of the lower limbs and describe their function
3 identify neurovascular structures of the lower limbs and describe their function
4 identify surface anatomy structures of the lower limbs
5 identify phases and key features of the human walking gait cycle
6 use basic biomechanical principles to predict muscle and joint actions
7 use anatomical knowledge and problem solving techniques to assess lower limb function and dysfunction in a clinical setting

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

  1. identify structures of the human nail and describe their function
    • GA4:
  2. identify musculoskeletal structures of the lower limbs and describe their function
    • GA4:
  3. identify neurovascular structures of the lower limbs and describe their function
    • GA4:
  4. identify surface anatomy structures of the lower limbs
    • GA4:
  5. identify phases and key features of the human walking gait cycle
    • GA4:
  6. use basic biomechanical principles to predict muscle and joint actions
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  7. use anatomical knowledge and problem solving techniques to assess lower limb function and dysfunction in a clinical setting
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA5:

Prescribed texts

  • Marieb, EN, Mallat, J & Wilhelm, PB, 2011, Human Anatomy, 6th edn, Benjamin/Cummings, San Francisco.
Prescribed texts may change in future teaching periods.