Module: Anatomy I

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Anatomy I
Module Code	SS110 (ITS) / BIO1041 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Sinead O'Keeffe
Module Teachers	Enda Whyte
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	10
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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	50	Lecture
Clinical laboratory	22	Clinical practical sessions
Independent Study	178	Independent 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	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Multiple choice questions	20%	Week 8
Practical/skills evaluation	Functional and surface anatomy assessment	20%	Week 12
Loop Exam	Comprehensive assessment of the anatomy of the upper limb	60%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

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

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