Overview

This unit enables students to understand the core principles of gross anatomy as they relate to the function of the human musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems, as well as exploring concepts of related adaptive change across the lifespan. Students will use anatomical models, radiographic and clinical diagnostic images, applied anatomy techniques, traditional learning tools and virtual laboratory environments to understand the anatomy of the upper and lower limbs, vertebral column and head/neck with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, as well as relevant parts of the nervous system and advanced functional aspects of joint anatomy.

Requisites

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Identify the components of the neuro-musculoskeletal system of the human body, and describe the role of the bony segments, joint-related connective tissue structures, muscles and the external forces applied to these structures during the typical aging process
  • Locate and identify the components of the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory system and their key parts and describe the operation of the musculoskeletal system in detail
  • Describe how the mechanisms of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems integrate and how they relate to health and common pathologies
  • Identify musculoskeletal structures from surface anatomy

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
Live Online
Lecture
2.00 12 weeks 24
On-campus
Class
2.00 12 weeks 24
Specified Activities
Various
3.00 12 weeks 36
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning
5.50 12 weeks 66
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
ExaminationIndividual 40% 1,2,4 
Laboratory Tutorial QuizzesIndividual 40% 1,2,3,4 
Mid-Semester TestIndividual 20% 1,2,4 

Content

  • Growth and development across the lifespan
  • Structure and function of the human body, including bones, muscles and joints
  • Neurological, biological and physiological basis for movement
  • Musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology
  • Surface and gross anatomy of musculoskeletal systems
  • Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Information literacy
  • Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Technical literacy

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.