- Overview
- Module description
Musculo-skeletal Anatomy (ARCM414)
| Staff | Dr Laura Evis - Lecturer Dr Catriona Mckenzie - Convenor |
|---|---|
| Credit Value | 30 |
| ECTS Value | 15.00 |
| NQF Level | 7 |
| Pre-requisites | none |
| Co-requisites | none |
| Duration of Module | Term 1: 11 weeks; |
Module aims
This module provides a detailed study of human musculo-skeletal anatomy that emphasises a functional approach to the identification and description of fragmented human remains recovered from archaeological and forensic contexts.
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. Demonstrate a functional understanding of human musculo-skeletal anatomy
- 2. Use anatomically terms correctly
- 3. Demonstrate competence in the identification of heavily fragmented human bones
- 4. Understand the relationship between tendinous and ligamentous entheses and their influence on bone morphology
- 5. Comprehend the importance of fragmented assemblages to understanding the human past and in forensic contexts
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 6. Interpret three-dimensional shapes
- 7. Better appreciate the development of the human skeleton and the evolutionary and how ontogenetic changes have influenced human anatomy and function
- 8. Be aware of information contained in anatomical texts and their use
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 9. Team-working skills
- 10. Heightened awareness of our bodies and its form and function
- 11. Demonstrate competent laboratory protocols
Syllabus plan
This module examines different groups of bones and muscles in the human body each week to build up an in-depth knowledge of the human skeleton and the surrounding soft tissues.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 256 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 44 | Lectures and practical sessions (11 x 4 hours) |
| Guided independent study | 256 | Independent study using anatomical computer-aided learning and reference resources |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 0 | 50 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy quizzes | 50 | 8 x 0.5 hour tests | 1-6, 9-11 | Return of marked quiz scripts with lab-based discussion |
| Practical exam | 50 | 2 x one-hour exam | 1-8, 10-11 | Return of marked exam scripts with lab-based discussion |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy quizzes | Anatomy quizzes 8 x 0.5 hour tests | 1-6, 9-11 | referred/deferred period |
| Practical exam | Practical exam 2 hours | 1-8, 10-11 | referred/deferred period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
McMinn, R.M.H. and Hutchings, R.T. (1985). Color Atlas of Human Anatomy. Medical Publishers Inc., Chicago.
van Beek, G.C. (1983). Dental Morphology: An Illustrated Guide. (Second Edition). Wright, Oxford.
Stone, R.J. and Stone, J.A. (1990). Atlas of the Skeletal Muscles. Wm. C. Brown Publishers, Dubuque (IA).
White, T.D. and Folkens, P.A. (2005). The Human Bone Manual. Academic Press, Amsterdam
Module has an active ELE page?
No
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
Anatomical drawing hand-outs, laboratory casts and human skeletal collection
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
2011
Last revision date
18/07/2017
Key words search
Archaeology, Anatomy
