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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

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Module Title
Module Code (ITS)
Faculty School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Sinead O'Keeffe
Semester 2: Sinead O'Keeffe
Autumn: Sinead O'Keeffe
Module TeachersEnda Whyte
Sinead O'Keeffe
NFQ level 6 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
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Description

This module aims to introduce the student to: anatomy terminology, the skeleton and joints of the body, musculoskeletal embryology, joint classification, muscle anatomy and mechanics, functional and surface anatomy of the cervical spine and upper limb, neuroanatomy 1 (nerve, spinal cord) and anatomy of the skull.

Learning Outcomes

1. Employ accurate anatomy terminology
2. Describe joint classifications and divisions of the skeleton
3. Describe the anatomical structure of the skull, including functional and surface anatomy
4. Explain the anatomical structure of the nervous system, the brain and the spinal cord
5. Describe the functional and surface anatomy of the cervical spine
6. Describe the functional and surface anatomy of the shoulder girdle, elbow and forearm, and wrist and hand
7. Outline and detail the muscles of the upper limb
8. Illustrate the pathways by which motor and sensory information passes between the periphery and the brain
9. Describe circulation of the upper limb



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture50Lecture
Clinical laboratory22Clinical practical sessions
Independent Study178Independent study and independent tasks
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Anatomy terminology and planes of motion

Structures of the skeleton

Classification of joints of the skeleton

Connective tissue structures within the human body

Functional and surface anatomy of the skull and cervical spine

Anatomy of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system

Functional and surface anatomy of the upper limb

Circulation in the upper limb

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Loop QuizMultiple choice questions20%Week 8
Practical/skills evaluationFunctional and surface anatomy assessment20%Week 12
Loop ExamComprehensive assessment of the anatomy of the upper limb60%Sem 1 End
Indicative Reading List

  • Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson: 2009, Principles of anatomy and physiology, Wiley ; [2008], Hoboken, N.J., 0470084715
  • Nigel P. Palastanga, Derek Field, Roger Soames: 0, Anatomy and human movement, 0750688149
Other Resources

None

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