Comments/notes
Title / Clinical Anatomy 2
Code / PT 423
Level / 1
Credit rating / 10 credits
Pre-requisites / Normal course entry requirements
Type of module / Extensive
Aims /
  • The students will acquire a detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the upper quadrant
  • They will be able to compare and contrast this with the anatomy of the lower quadrant.

Learning outcomes/objectives / At the end of this module the student should be able to :-
  1. Describe the anatomical structures of the upper quadrant and explain their actions
  2. Explain how the structure of the upper quadrant is related to its function
  3. Palpate the superficial structures of the upper quadrant and lower quadrant
  4. Carry out an anatomical analysis of the functional movements of the upper quadrant and lower quadrant
  5. Compare and contrast the structure and function of the upper quadrant to that of the lower quadrant

Content / The content of the module will consist of :
  • Detailed study of the osteology of the upper quadrant
  • Detailed study of the myology of the upper quadrant
  • Detailed study of the arthrology of the upper quadrant
  • Overview the peripheral nerve supply to the upper quadrant
  • Overview the blood and lymphatic supply to the upper quadrant
  • A review the practical component of Anatomy and Biomechanics (PT 413)

Teaching and learning strategies / Weekly pattern of study
  • Students are expected to prepare for the weekly sessions and are provided with detailed objectives for each taught session
  • 1 hour key point lecture on Camtasia
  • 2 hours practical / tutorial session in groups of 18 students

Learning support / Students are provided with a learning package on StudentCentral which provides detailed outlines and objectives for the study for each week and are also directed towards recommended texts to assist in their independent study. Students have access to a library of bones and anatomical models, CD ROM resources and online resources.
Recommended reading
Drake R, W Vogl and A Mitchell (2009) Gray’s anatomy for students, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingston
Field D and Hutchinson J O (2006) Palpation and surface Marking. Edinburgh, London: Butterworth-Heinemann Elsevier
Kapandji IA (2011) The Physiology of the Joints, Vol 2 The Lower Limb. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
Kapandji IA (2007) The Physiology of the Joints, Vol 1 The Upper Limb. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier.
Kapit W and Elson LM. The Anatomy Colouring Book (2001). Benjamin Cummings.
Palastanga N, D Field and R Soames (2011) Anatomy and Human Movement: Structure and Function London, London, Elsevier
Assessment tasks / A 25 minute practical examination and viva will be carried out at the end of the module and will include both upper and lower quadrant anatomy. Students will be assessed on their ability to palpate a given region of the body and will be questioned on their theoretical knowledge of the anatomical structures in that area. There will also be an assessment of the student’s ability to analyse a functional movement. (LO 1-5)
Brief description of module content and/or aims (maximum 80 words) / This module continues the study of anatomy started in Anatomy and Biomechanics (PT 413) and concentrates on the detailed study of the bones, joints and muscles of the upper quadrant. The practical skills of identifying the relevant structures in the living body are taught in parallel with the theory. Measurement of joint range of motion using a goniometer will be covered. Revision of palpation of the lower quadrant is also included in this module and the students are also required to integrate their understanding of the structure and function of both quadrants.
Area examination board to which module relates / BSc (Hons)Physiotherapy
Module team/authors/coordinator / Clare Deary (module co-ordinator), Lucy Redhead, Colette Ridehalgh
Semester offered, where appropriate / Semester 2
Site where delivered / Eastbourne
Date of first approval / November 1996
Date of last revision / May 2007
Date of approval of this version / Nov 2013
Version number / Version 3
Replacement for previous module / Previous module code PT105
Field for which module is acceptable and status in that field / BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy : Mandatory
Course(s) for which module is acceptable and status in that course / BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy : Mandatory
School home / School of Health Professions
External examiner / Dr Anne Wallace 2013 to 2017
Dr Iain Beith 2010 to 2014
Allocation of study hours to activities
10 credits = 100 learning hours / Activity / Study hours / %
SCHEDULED
Lectures, tutorials,
practical classes and workshops, / Lectures 13
Practical classes 26
Total 39 / 39
GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study including wider reading/ practice, completion of assessment tasks, revision etc / 61 / 61
PLACEMENT
Learning away from the University that is not a year abroad or work-based learning / n/a
Assessment tasks
Type of assessment tasks
Summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or which are required for progression (expressed as a %) / Activity / Further details / %
WRITTEN
Written exam / n/a
COURSEWORK
Written assignment/ essay, report, dissertation, portfolio, project output / n/a
PRACTICAL
Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills assessment / 25 minute practical exam / 100
OTHER
Set exercises assessing application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills / n/a