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Module Title	Anatomy I
Module Code	SS110
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Noel McCaffrey	Office Number	AG23
Level	1	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

The module aims:

the organization of the body.
tissue classification.
musculoskeletal embryology.
joint classification.
muscle anatomy and mechanics.
functional and surface anatomy of the shoulder girdle.
functional and surface anatomy of the upper limb.
neuroanatomy 1 (nerve, spinal cord).
anatomy of the cardiovascular system, part 1 (heart, thorax, upper limb, abdomen).
the anatomy of the skull.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this module the student will be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:

how the human body is organised
the relationship between tissues, organs and systems
the embryological development of the musculoskeletal system
the functional and surface anatomy of the shoulder girdle
the functional and surface anatomy of the upper limb
the anatomical structure of nerve
the anatomical structure of the spinal cord
the pathways by which motor and sensory information passes between the periphery and the brain
the anatomical structure of the skull

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	52
Tutorials
Laboratories	20
Seminars
Independent Learning Time	78

Total	150
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

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