Module NHS-4448:
Applied Functional Anatomy
Applied Functional Anatomy 2026-27
NHS-4448
2026-27
School of Health Sciences
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Emily Rigby
Overview
The module will include: ��㏎tructure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and membranes. ��㏎tructure and physiology of bone and muscle. ��㎜hysiology of blood. ��¢unctional anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system; to include (but not limited to) the structure and function of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and nerves. ��$ommon injuries and pathologies and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system/ ��¢unctional anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory system, to include (but not limited to) the structure and function of the heart, and lungs; including the response to exercise. ��$ommon conditions affecting the cardiorespiratory system ��¢unctional anatomy and physiology of the nervous system; to include (but not limited to) the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems. ��@njuries and conditions affecting the peripheral and central nervous systems ��㎜rinciples and practice of physiotherapy techniques relating to the above conditions ��\iomechanics and human movement in relation to function, e.g. ambulation, transfers, activities of daily living (sit to stand, reaching, turning 180 degrees). ��㏎urface marking of anatomical structures ��£ait analysis ��@nflammation and tissue repair ��%olistic assessment
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -50% Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Basic understanding of applied functional anatomy and physiology Students will be required to achieve a minimum of C- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module. -good -60% Very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Good understanding of applied functional anatomy and physiology . This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria. -excellent -70%> Excellent understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. Very good understanding of applied anatomy and physiology. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse current evidence in relation to the inflammatory process
- Practically demonstrate a critical understanding of biomechanics and human movement
- Practically demonstrate a critical understanding of the structure and function of human anatomy
- Synthesise and evaluate common pathologies associated with the three core areas of physiotherapy
Assessment method
Clinical Practical Assessment
Assessment type
Summative
Description
30 minute clinical practical examination
Weighting
70%
Due date
09-05-2023
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
15 minute individual presentation
Weighting
30%
Due date
31-03-2022