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Functional Anatomy for Health and Exercise Science - ANAT2451
ANAT2451 - Functional Anatomy for Health and Exercise Science

 
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
 
 
School:  School of Medical Sciences
 
 
Course Outline: http://medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au/SOMSWeb.nsf/page/Science+Current+Students
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5.5
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisites: ANAT1551 or ANAT2111
 
 
Excluded: ANAT3131, ANAT3141
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 3 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course covers the musculoskeletal anatomy of the human trunk, lower limb and upper limb in relation to its function in movement. Anatomical principles are studied in relation to the analysis and description of movement. The course includes study of the functional aspects of muscles and joints, and consideration of the mechanical properties of tissues. Laboratory classes involve study of prosected specimens, X-rays and surface anatomy.

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