Functional Anatomy of the Head and Back

Unit code: RBM2200 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
St Albans
Prerequisites
RBM1100 - Functional Anatomy of the Trunk
RBM1200 - Functional Anatomy of the Limbs
AHE2202 - Functional Kinesiology (applicable for ABHE students ONLY)
HBM1202 Anatomy and Physiology 2 AND HHB2301 Health promotion (for HCSP students ONLY)
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Students study gross and histological anatomy of the head, neck including larynx, and back. The following regions are studied in detail: skull and cranial cavity; brain; scalp and face; eye and ear; nasal and oral cavities; arteries, veins, lymphatics, nerves and major structures of the neck; vertebral column; back muscles; and spinal cord and nerves. The relevance of anatomy to medicine is highlighted via common clinical scenarios. Practical classes involve exposure to bones, models and human cadaver dissected/prosected specimens.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Identify the bones and bony markings of the head, neck including larynx and back;
  2. Explain movements of the joints and muscles of the head, neck including larynx and back;
  3. Articulate the role of the arteries, veins and lymphatics of the head, neck and back;
  4. Examine and integrate the visceral and somatic nerve supply of the head, neck and back; and
  5. Demonstrate observational and descriptive skills in relation to anatomical models and human cadaver specimens.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 20%
Laboratory Worksheets x 7 (1500 words)
Assessment type: Exercise
|
Grade: 25%
Clinical Questions (500 words)
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 30%
Test (1.5hrs)
Assessment type: Practicum
|
Grade: 25%
Practicum (1 hour) (25 Questions)

Required reading

Gray’s Anatomy for Students (2015)
Richard L Drake, A. Wayne Vogl, Adam W.M. Mitchell| Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, USA

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
HCPT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
Bachelor of Biomedicine
HBBM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences/Master of Speech Pathology
HCSP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years

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