UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHYT622 Clinical Gross Anatomy

Credit Hours: 6 Hrs

Grading: Letter

Course Coordinator: Paul Mettler, Ed.D., P.T.; Associate Professor, 319 McKinlyLab  (302) 831-1124

M,W,F 8:30-10:30 (Lecture)

M,W,F 10:30-12:00 (Lab)

Th 9:00-12:00 (Lab)

M,W Lab 1:00-4:00 (Lab)

Full Syllabus for Summer 2005

Teaching Assistants:

TBA

 

Course Description:
Structural and functional aspects of regions of body under study are emphasized by means of human cadaver, lectures, and demonstrations. Clinical significance of anatomical structure is stressed.

Prereq: First year standing in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor.

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STUDENT ORIENTED OBJECTIVES:

 

At the completion of the course, the student will be able to:

 

  1. Use appropriate anatomical terminology correctly in both oral and written communication.

 

  1. Relate the basic histological composition of the primary tissues to the major functions of each.

 

  1. Describe the histological structure and function of the peripheral nervous, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

 

  1. Analyze the consequences of skeletal muscle contraction in general, and in all back, head and neck, upper limb, thoracic and lower limb muscles specifically.

 

  1. Describe the formation of and classify the articulations of the back, head and neck, upper limb, lower limb, pelvis and thorax and list the major supports of each.

 

  1. Describe the formation of a typical spinal nerve and its branches.

 

  1. Describe the consequences of somatic plexus formation and distinguish between the segmental and peripheral patterns of innervation of the back, head and neck, thorax, upper limbs and lower limbs.

 

  1. Describe the formation and distribution of the brachial and cervical plexus in the neck and upper extremity.

 

  1. Trace the detailed course of each peripheral nerve in the upper and lower limb, noting the relationships of those nerves to bone, muscle, vascular supply and surface relationships.

 

  1. List the peripheral innervation of each back, head, neck, thoracic, upper limb and lower limb muscle.

 

  1. Describe the segmental innervation of each back, head, neck, thoracic, upper limb and lower limb muscle.

 

  1. Demonstrate the bony landmarks of the back, head, neck, thorax, upper limb and lower limb.

 

  1. Describe and be able to palpate the surface location of each back, head and neck, thoracic, upper limb and lower limb muscle belly and/or its tendon.

 

  1. Describe and demonstrate the superficial structures of the face including the muscles of facial expression and the branches of the facial nerve.

 

  1. Describe and demonstrate the muscles of mastication and the branches of the Trigeminal nerve.

 

  1. Describe the structure, function and innervation of the Tempero-Mandibular Joint.

 

  1. Define the organization of the thoracic cavity with specific emphasis on the lungs and pleural cavities, diaphragm, heart and pericardium and the contents of the posterior mediastinum.

 

  1. Describe the formation of and classify the articulations of the pelvis, abdominal region and list the major supports of each.

 

  1. Describe the formation and distribution of the lumbar and sacral plexi of nerves.

 

  1. Demonstrate the bony landmarks of the pelvis, perineum, abdomen and lower limb.

 

  1. Describe the arterial system and circulatory pattern of the upper extremities, lower extremities, trunk, pelvic cavity and abdominal cavity with major emphasis on the primary vessels.

 

  1. List the peripheral innervation of each of the major muscle groups in the abdomen, pelvis, perineum and lower limb.

 

  1. Describe the segmental innervation of the major muscle groups in the abdomen, pelvis, perineum and lower limb.

 

  1. Describe the organization of the abdominal wall, including the inguinal region.

 

  1. Describe the general relationships of the pelvic viscera.

 

  1. Describe the perineum in terms of the anal triangle, the urogenital triangle, the associated viscera, the vascular and nerve supply.

 

  1. Understand the structure and function of the synovial joints of the human body including the role of the joint capsule and ligaments associated with the joint.

 

  1. Describe the major non-synovial joints of the human body in terms of structure and function.

 

  1. Describe the Integumentary system in terms of structure and function.

 

  1. Infer from one’s anatomical knowledge the effect of injuries and disabilities such as (but not limited to) motor nerve injuries, sensory nerve injuries, impaired circulation, damaged connective tissue, and other supportive structure.

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Materials:

General Anatomical Terminology

Arthrology

Bone Anatomy

1.      Axial

2.      Upper Extremity

3.      Lower Extremity

Myology

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