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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Anatomy 2
Module Code SS111
School School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Miriam Downey
Semester 2: Miriam Downey
Autumn: Miriam Downey
Module TeacherMiriam Downey
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module aims to teach the student structure and function of muscle, ligament, tendon structure and function of fascia functional and surface anatomy of the lower limb functional and surface anatomy of the spine functional and surface anatomy of the pelvic girdle anatomy of the lymphatic system the anatomy of the thoraic wall and cavity the anatomy of the abodominal wall and cavity the anatomy of the pelvic wall and cavity the cardiovascular systemthe endocrine systemthe digestive systemthe reproductive systemthe integumentary system

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the major surface anatomy landmarks of the spine, pelvis and lower limb areas
2. Identify the major surface markings of the cardiovascular system
3. Identify the surface markings for the major internal organs
4. Locate the bony attachments of the main muscles in the spine, pelvic and lower limb regions
5. Describe the actions carried out by the muscles in the spine, pelvis and lower limb regions
6. Describe the structure and function of the main body systems
7. Describe the structure and function of the main joints in the spine, pelvis and lower limb regions



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Clinical laboratory30functional and surface anatomy tuition
Lecture36No Description
Lab6computer assisted anatomy tuition
Examination2MCQ and practical exam
Independent learning176No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment40% Examination Weight60%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Multiple choice questionsn/a20%As required
Practical/skills evaluationfunctional and surface anatomy assessment20%As required
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson: 2009, Principles of anatomy and physiology, Wiley ; [2008], Hoboken, N.J., 0470084715
  • Nigel P. Palastanga, Derek Field, Roger Soames: 0, Anatomy and human movement, 0750688149
Other Resources
None
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Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS111
Date of Last Revision10-JUL-09
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