BHS 1150 — Applied Functional Anatomy
Credit Hours: 4.00 Total Contact Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
Involves detailed study of musculoskeletal anatomy and how it relates to functional human movement. Students will study descriptive medical terminology, osteology, arthrology, neurology and be introduced to basic muscle physiology. Emphasis is placed on origin, insertion, action, and innervation of major muscles along with the ligamentous integrity of peripheral joints of the human body. Common conditions of the musculoskeletal system are introduced. Group laboratory activities will focus on visualization of bony landmarks, muscles and nerves on anatomical models and other visualization software. Students will also learn to locate these structures on their peers during laboratory sessions.
Offered: Fall.