Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb

Abstract

This subject focusses on the functional anatomy of the head, neck, pectoral girdle, and upper limb. In addition, the anatomy of the thoracic and abdominal walls are discussed in detail. Topics covered include limb motion related to joint mobility and surface anatomy, and the anatomical relationships of bones, muscles, blood vessels and nerves within each of the body regions covered. Students undertaking this subject will be assumed to have a basic understanding of anatomical terminology, the general organisation of the body as a whole, and have an introductory level knowledge of the gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. Students completing this subject as an online education enrolment will be required to attend an intensive school.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Upper limb arthrology;Upper limb muscles;Upper limb blood vessels;Upper limb nerves;Head and neck arthrology;Head and neck blood vessels;Head and neck nerves;Thoracic wall; andAbdominal wall.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

explain the anatomical basis of relevant practical diagnostic procedures and treatments commonly performed by health professionals;

identify and interpret surface features of the normal living body;

to identify and interpret key features of radiological images;

describe the relationship between surface features of the upper limb and joint motion;

describe the normal anatomical variation between individuals due to age, gender, and body build;

describe the effects of posture, respiratory phase and pregnancy on relevant anatomical structures;

describe the anatomical relationships between bones, muscles, nerves, soft tissues and blood vessels in the head and neck;

describe the anatomical relationships between bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the pectoral girdle;

describe the anatomical relationships between bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the upper limb;

10.

describe the relationship between upper limb motion and joint mobility;

11.

describe the structure of the thoracic and abdominal walls; and

12.

describe how the integumentary system, fascia, muscles and bones can protect underlying structures in the body.

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students in

Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Bachelor Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Health and Medical Science

Learning activities

Intensive School

The intensive school will provide students with practical learning activities to support the learning objectives of this subject. Students will work closely with teaching staff to be guided in the study of human functional anatomy, and will provide access to a range of key learning resources in the specialised anatomy laboratory. The intensive school extends students’ learning through the use of hands on teaching using anatomical materials.

Duration3 days