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	Anatomy & Physiology  plus Muscular Skeletal Subjects All units are also accredited with the Australian Kinesiology Association AVAILABLE NOW: Anatomy & Physiology self-directed learning course Contact us for more details 1300 658 326 AND FOLLOW THIS LINK
Anatomy & Physiology Below is the outline for this subject:

UNIT         1           TOPIC  Introduction. Homeostastic Mechanisms. Organisation of the Human Body                              2  Cells & Cell Functions                                                                                                           3  Tissues - The four basic types that make up the human body                                                         4  The Integumentary System - Muscles of the chest (origins, insertions & actions)                       5  Nervous Tissue - The nervous system, muscles of the abdomen (origins, insertions & actions)                          6  The Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves & Cranial Nerves                                                            7  Autonomic Nervous System - Muscles of the upper arm (origins, insertions & actions)       8  The Endocrine System - Muscles of the lower arm (origins, insertions & actions)       9  Somatic Senses & Special Senses. Assessment 1 - Theory. All material until Unit 7      10  The Cardiovascular System - Blood and blood vessels                                                                 11  The Cardiovascular System - The heart, muscles of the buttocks (origins, insertions & actions)                    12  The Respiratory System - Muscles of the hip (origins, insertions & actions)      13  The Digestive System - Muscles of the anterior thigh (origins, insertions & actions)      14  The Urinary System - Muscles of the posterior & lateral thigh (origins, insertions & actions)                      15  The Lymphatic and Immune System - Muscle of the leg (origins, insertions & actions)      16  Properties of Muscles, Muscular Contraction and Muscle Disorders                                          17  The Reproductive System Revision (non-examinable) Assessment 2 - Theory. All material Units 8-16
Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy Below is the outline for this subject:
UNIT         1          TOPIC  Introduction. Glossary of anatomical terms, terminology of bones, skeletal system classifications - axial & appendicular. Vertebral column curvatures - primary/secondary.        2  Anatomical Planes, Positions & Directions. Structure & growth of bones and the bones of the skull.                  3  Vertebral Column: Regions. Vertebrae - general/typical by region/special & the spinal cord                         4  Sacrum, Coccyx, Ilium, Ischium & Pubis                        5  Typical Ribs, Peculiar Ribs, Clavicle, Scapular & Sternum                                      6  Bones of the Upper Extremity - humerus, radius, ulna & bones of the hands                                            7  Bones of the Lower Extremity - femur, patella, tibia, fibular, bones of the feet & foot arches        8  Joints #1 - Vertebral, Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist        9  Joints #2 - Hip, Knee & Ankle. Assessment 1 - Theory. All material until Unit 7       10  Muscles #1 - Types: Skeletal, Cardiac & Smooth, Muscle Functions and Connective Tissues       11  Muscles #2 - Origins, Insertions & Actions                                                  12  Muscles #3 - Muscles of the Cervical Region (neck)       13  Muscles #4 - Muscles of the Scapulo-Thoracic Region       14  Muscles #5 - Muscles of the Shoulder                                                     15  Muscles #6 - Muscles of the Back       16  Muscles #7 - Muscles of the Back (continued)       17  Muscles #8 - Muscles of the Head & face (non examinable) Assessment 2 - Theory. All Material weeks 8-16
Assessment Requirements Your assessment requirements for this unit are:
Assessment Due At Unit Weighting 1.Assessment:Theory. All material Units 1-7  9 35% 2. Assessent:Theory. All material Units 8-16  17 35% 3. Assignment  14 30%
Details of generic criteria and marking guidelines for relevant assessment items will be distributed during week 1 of the semester in which the course is offered.