Program Overview

Introduction to BMS171

BMS171 Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy is a subject that provides an introduction to the study of human functional anatomy, relevant to diagnosis, intervention, and rehabilitation in allied health practice. This subject introduces students to the study of anatomy and provides a broad introduction to the anatomy of the human musculoskeletal structure and body systems.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

This subject is offered by the School of Community Health.

Enrolment Restrictions

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Podiatry, Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science, and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy are eligible to enrol in this subject.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Define fundamental anatomical terminology and the anatomical position
• Describe the relationship between the structure and function of the human body
• Describe the anatomy of tissues and list their major functions
• Describe the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, including the axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton, appendicular and axial muscles, and arthrology
• Describe the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems
• Describe the anatomy of the cardiovascular system
• Describe the anatomy of the respiratory system
• Briefly describe the anatomy of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Anatomical terminology, body orientation, major zones, and hierarchy of body structure
• Tissues; tissue types and functions
• Skeletal and Articulatory Systems: structure and function of bone and bone tissue, joint types, and movement
• Muscle: smooth, cardiac, and skeletal muscle, important muscles of the human body, muscle action
• Neuroanatomy: organisation of the nervous system, structure of neurons and neuroreceptors; the special senses
• Cardiovascular System: heart and blood vessel structure, circulatory routes; structure of the lymphatic system and associated organs
• Respiratory System: structure and function of the airways and lungs; blood gas exchange
• Digestive System: anatomy of the digestive system and associated organs
• Renal System: functional anatomy of the kidneys, introduction to the mechanism of urine formation
• Reproductive System: male and female reproductive anatomy and basic physiology; important events in developmental anatomy
• Endocrine System: basic anatomy of the endocrine glands and a list of hormones secreted

Residential School

This subject contains a 5-day compulsory residential school. The residential school will provide students with practical learning activities to support the learning objectives of this subject. Students will work closely with teaching staff to be guided in the study of human functional anatomy and will have access to a range of key learning resources in the specialised anatomy laboratory.

Availability

The subject is available in the following sessions:

• Session 1 (30)
  • On Campus: Albury-Wodonga Campus, Orange Campus, Port Macquarie Campus
  • Online: Albury-Wodonga Campus