Course syllabus

Course Prescription

The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall.

Course Overview

In Human Anatomy, we explore the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous system. Students will develop a culturally-responsive understanding of anatomy and health by exploring the Maori world view of the human body. After completing this course, students will be able to: identify and describe the anatomy of bones, joints, muscles, and peripheral nerves; understand muscle actions on the movement of the human body ; and appreciate the links between human anatomy, function and health.

EXERSCI 103 is a mandatory course for students majoring in Exercise Sciences for their undergraduate degree. This course is also suitable for non-Exercise Science students interested in the human body's anatomical organisation. Potentially interested groups include students training for the following careers: exercise scientists, physiotherapists, clinical exercise physiologists, people working in sport and exercise or health sciences, athletes, biomedical scientists and bioengineers.

The course will be delivered using a blended learning and teaching model. Students will engage with material via online preparation, learning resources and self-assessment activities (online lectures, online anatomy software, practice quizzes). Access to anatomical models will be available after commencing postgraduate study and orientation to the Medical Sciences Learning Centre.

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Identify anatomical directions, planes and movements, and types of bones, joints and muscles (Capability 1)
Identify and describe using models, diagrams and on your own body the main features of bones, ligaments and major muscle groups (Capability 1)
Identify and explain the origins, insertions and innervation of the muscles of the limbs and trunk, and the actions of muscles on movement of the human body (Capability 1 and 2)
Identify and describe the peripheral nervous system and the muscles innervated by the main branches of the brachial and lumbosacral plexi (Capability 1)
Effectively communicate anatomical language by using correct terminology (Capability 4)
Identify and use appropriate resources to support inquiry and autonomous learning of human anatomy (Capability 5)
Recognise the Māori world view applicable to human anatomy/matai tinana (Capability 6)

Workload Expectations

See the Start Here - Expectations for Students section.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings

Highly Recommended text:

Moore K.L., Dalley A.F., Agur A. M. R (2018). Clinically Oriented Anatomy (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer

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