INTRODUCTION TO MODULE (CONTENTS & OBJECTIVES)
LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM
IV Module of Semester 1
First Year MBBS.
Curricular Organization Of 5 Years Of MBBS:
Year / Semester / MODULE I / MODULE II / MODULE III / MODULE IV1 / I / Foundation
2wks / Cell and Cell Cycle
3wks / Blood , inflammation and immunity
3wks / Loco motor and Nerve muscle
8wks
II / Respiratory System
4wks / Cardiovascular System
4wks / Endocrinology
4wk / Neuro Sciences
4wks
2 / III / Head- Neck &Special senses
5 wks / GIT and liver
5 wks / Renal & Excretory System
4wks / Reproductive System
2wks
IV / MICROBIOLOGY / GENERAL PATHOLOGY / GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY / Research Orientation and Methodology
Research Projects
Community Health Sciences (CHS), Behavioral sciences (BS), Reproductive Health (RH), Ethics, Communication Skills, Clinical Skills
MODULE I / MODULE II / M ODULE III / MODULE IV / MODULE V
3 / V / Infectious
Diseases
3 wks / Cardiovascular System
3wks / Reproductive System
3 wks / GIT & liver
4 wks / Blood & Immunity
3 wks
VI / CNS + Psychiatry
4 wks / Renal & excretory
3 wks / Endocrinology
4 wks / Reproductive System
3 wks / Bone and Joints
2 wks
Forensic Medicine / Community Medicine
4 /
VII / Eye
ENT
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Dermatology/ psychiatry
Surgical sub specialties (2) / Eye
ENT
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Dermatology/ psychiatry
Surgical sub specialties' (2)
VIII / Eye / ENT
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Dermatology/ psychiatry
Surgical sub specialties' (2) / Eye / ENT
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Dermatology/ psychiatry
Surgical sub specialties' (2)
Community Health Sciences (CHS), Behavioral sciences (BS), Reproductive Health (RH), Ethics, Communication Skills, Clinical Skills
MODULE I / MODULE II / MODULE III
5 / IX / Diagnostic Measures and Hospital Workings / 8:30 to 9:30 Lecture on problem based approach
Clinical Clerkship 9:30 to 2:30 (with Emergency, ambulatory, Intensive care)
•Medicine
•Surgery
•Pediatrics / 8:30 to 9:30 Lecture on problem based approach
Clinical Clerkship 9:30 to 2:30 (with Emergency)
•Medicine
•Surgery
•Pediatrics
X / Communication Skills
Writing and Presenting Skills
Article Writing / 8:30 to 9:30 Lecture on problem based approach
Clinical Clerkship 9:30 to 2:30 (with Emergency, ambulatory, Intensive care)
•Medicine
•Surgery
•Pediatrics / 8:30 to 9:30 Lecture on problem based approach
Clinical Clerkship 9:30 to 2:30 (with Emergency)
•Medicine
•Surgery
•Pediatrics
TIME TABLE
Time table is uploaded on the Website of Dow University of Health Sciences.
CONTENTS
All the Three Subjects.
Major Portion by Anatomy Department.
Few Lectures by Behavioral Sciences & Community Medicine.
2 Weeks Basic Concepts.
3 Weeks --- Upper Extremity.
3 Weeks --- Lower Extremity.
ANATOMY
GENERAL CONCEPTS
Nervous System
Typical Spinal Nerve.
GENERAL CONCEPTS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM (ANS, PNS, Dermatomes).
Bone & Cartilage.
HISTOLOGY
Classification & basic concepts of connective tissue
Bone, cartilage & muscle.
EMBRYOLOGY
Development of Mesoderm, Paraxial Mesoderm and Sclero Myotome and formation of cartilages
Development of Bone, Cartilage & Muscle
Upper Extremity
Lower Extremity
Clinical Aspects
PHYSIOLOGY
Electrical Properties of Neurons (RMP)
Generation and Propagation of action potential
Physiology of Synaptic transmission
Properties of Muscle Fibers
Mechanism of Skeletal Muscle contraction
BIOCHEMISTRY
Chemistry of Connective Tissue.
Chemistry of Bone.
Chemistry of Cartilage.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the Module , the student should be able to
Identify the importance of mesoderm in embryological basis of the diseases.
Recognize the various components & types of Connective Tissue.
Identify the congenital anomalies of cartilages.
Correlate the types, structure function of bones & the mechanism of bone modeling &remodeling with background knowledge of mineral metabolism.
Identify break in weight transmission from upper limb to axial skeleton due to fractures of bones of pectoral girdle & resulting disabilities.
Correlate the clinical manifestation of shoulder region for e.g. winging scapula and drooping of shoulder by relating the muscles, ligaments and neurovascular bundle of scapular region.
Recognize the congenital anomalies of limbs by knowing their development.
Identify types of neuropathies due to damage to myelin sheath and axons by applying the knowledge of structure and function of nerves.
Identify the Disorders of neuromuscular transmission by knowing the physiology of neuromuscular junction. Recognize the basis of myopathies and muscular dystrophies by identifying the structural and functions of muscles.
Recognize the basis of myopathies and muscular dystrophies by identifying the structural and functions of muscles.
Identify the lesions of brachial plexus, with the knowledge of its structure and formation.
Correlate the involvement of upper limb in carcinoma breast by understanding the structure and contents of axilla
Identify various nerve injuries in the arm at different levels
Recognize the importance of brachial artery
Identify the clinical manifestations of Colles’fracture in correlation to the knowledge of structures of forearm.
Recognize the importance of venous System of upper limb with localization of
Ante-cubital veins for drawing blood
Enumerate the muscles and joints of upper limbs involved in daily life activities
Mark the surface anatomy of major nerves and vessels of upper limb
Differentiate between the normal and abnormal radiographs of the upper limb.
Identify the effects of break in weight transmission from axial skeleton to lower limb due to fractures of bones of pelvic girdle & thigh.
Identify the clinical effects of lumbosacral root and nerve compression.
Recognize the importance of varicose veins of lower limb.
Recognize the importance of compartments of lower limb.
Identify the injuries as a result of stab wound on front of thigh.
Differentiate femoral from inguinal hernia.
Indicate the importance of structures in gluteal region in maintaining normal posture and gait.
Recognize the clinical importance of Sciatic nerve.
Indicate the features of avascular necrosis of hip joint.
Identify the applied anatomy of foot drop.
Differentiate between normal and abnormal knee joint.
Recognize the effects of ischemia and neuropathy of foot.
Identify “flat foot” and its mechanical effects.
Enumerate the muscles, joints and nerves of lower limb involved in daily life activities
Mark the surface anatomy of major nerves and vessels of lower limb
Differentiate between the normal and abnormal radiographs of the lower limb.