Module: Anatomy 2

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Anatomy 2
Module Code	SS111 (ITS) / BIO1042 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Kate Sheridan
Module Teachers	Enda Whyte, Sinead O'Keeffe
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 teach the student the structure and function of joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons of the lower limb, abdominal wall, pelvis and spine. This module will also provide a brief overview of the following systems: cardiopulmonary system, the endocrine system, the digestive system, the reproductive system, the integumentary system.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the major surface anatomy landmarks of the spine, pelvis and lower limb areas
2. Identify the location and surface markings of the major internal organs
3. Describe the origin and insertion of the main muscles in the spine, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic and lower limb regions
4. Describe the actions carried out by the muscles in the spine, pelvis and lower limb regions
5. Describe the structure and function of the main body systems
6. Describe the structure and function of the main joints in the spine, pelvis and lower limb regions

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	36	Functional and surface anatomy
Lecture	36	Lecture
Independent Study	178	Independent Study
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

Spinal anatomy and muscles of the back
Structure and function of structures of the spine, including bony anatomy, muscles, ligaments, intravertebral discs and the spinal cord.

Abdominal wall
Structure of the abdominal wall and their functions.

Hip and pelvis
Anatomy of the hip and pelvis including bony anatomy, muscles and ligaments.

Knee and thigh
Anatomy of the knee and thigh including bony anatomy, muscles and ligaments.

Shin and calf
Anatomy of the shin and calf including bony anatomy, muscles and ligaments.

Ankle and foot
Anatomy of the ankle and foot including bony anatomy, muscles and ligaments.

Major body systems and major organ markings
Including the cardiopulmonary system, the lymphatic system, the digestive system, the reproductive system and the endocrine system.

Nerve and blood supply to the lower limb
Including anatomy of the lumbosacral plexus and major arteries and veins. Also studied will be peripheral pulses, myotomes and dermatomes.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Comprehensive multiple choice questionnaire examining course content.	20%	Week 6
Practical/skills evaluation	Assessment of anatomy including bony landmark identification, palpation, and identification and knowledge assessment of musculoskeletal structures.	20%	Sem 2 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

None

At present this is flagged as 40% CA and 60% exam, however it has been a 100% CA module for the past few years. The assessment will remain 100% CA (60% written test, 20% practical exam, 20% MCQ)