Functional Anatomy Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Jennifer Hilbert (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

j0343088@actx.edu

Phone

Office Location

West Campus Allied Health 121

Office Hours

Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons are available by appointment

Course Information

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Course

PTHA-1413-001 Functional Anatomy

Prerequisites

Corequisite: PTHA 2409

Course Description

The relationship of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems to normal and abnormal movement.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy 5^th edition by Lippert

\ Laboratory Manual for Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy 3rd edition by Lippert & Minor

\ Atlas of the student’s choice

Supplies

\ scantrons

\ computer with internet access

Student Performance

This course is designed to give the student the information needed to understand normal and abnormal movement patterns seen with patients in physical therapy. This information is then utilized in Therapeutic Exercise as a basis for understanding why certain exercises are prescribed.

a. Goals: Given the course textbook, personal notes, handouts, and other material, the student should be able to:

i. Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

ii. Review anatomy of the human body including the nervous system, bones, ligaments, muscles, and joints.

iii. Know the origins, insertions, innervations, and actions of all major muscles of the trunk/extremities.

iv. Observe normal movement produced at various areas of the body and recognize how pathological conditions alter these movement patterns.

v. Describe normal and abnormal gait patterns.

vi. Recognize normal and abnormal muscle length.

vii. Discuss proper alignment of the body and effects of poor postural alignment on muscle contraction

viii.Identify normal range of motion at the individual joints.

ix. Recognize activities that aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea, or other symptoms.

x. Palpate muscles and bony landmarks.

xi. Relate anatomical principles to the field of physical therapy.

xii. Review current physical therapy literature.

The student will know that these goals have been successfully completed if he or she earns a final grade of “C” or higher as evaluated by the faculty of the department.

B. Objectives: Given the course textbook, personal notes, handouts, and other material, the student should be able to do each of the following on a written and/or practical examination with an accuracy of 75% or higher as evaluated by faculty of the department:

Goal #1

1. Demonstrate understanding of language and terminology appropriate to kinesiology, anatomy, biomechanics, and gait.

Goal #2

2. Classify bones and joints according to shape, degree of movement, and structure.

3. Identify parts of long bones.

4. Classify types of muscle tissue.

5. Label and describe the parts of skeletal muscle.

6. Explain how a muscle contracts.

7. Classify the diarthrodial joints of the body.

8. Identify the major ligaments of the body.

9. Describe the relationship between the axis and the atlas.

10. Name and describe the curves of the vertebral column.

11. Describe the structure and function of the intervertebral disc.

12. Describe the structure of a neuron and explain the function of its parts.

13. Describe the degeneration and the regeneration of an injured myelinated fiber.

14. Draw a reflex arc and label the parts.

15. Label the parts of the brain and spinal cord.

16. Distinguish between the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems.

17. Name selected cranial nerves and describe their functions.

18. Name the muscles supplied by the major peripheral nerves and describe the location of the cutaneous distribution.

iii. Goal #3

19. Identify origins, insertions, innervation, and action for all major muscles of the trunk and extremities.

iv. Goal #4

20. Name the movements permitted at all the joints.

21. Define the various role muscles take in coordinated joint movement.

22. Describe joint movement in appropriate planes of movement.

23. Analyze the role of the prime mover in a given joint movement

Goal #5

24. List and describe the stages of the gait cycle using both Rancho Los Amigos and traditional terminology.

25. Given a pathological gait, name the weak muscles or muscle groups.

26. Describe effects of various terrains or differing environments on the patient’s gait and locomotion.

27. Identify characteristics of normal and abnormal gait patterns

vi. Goal #6

28. Identify normal resting length of muscles and the effects of abnormal muscle length

vii. Goal #7

29. Identify proper alignment of the trunk and extremities.

30. Identify effects of poor postural alignment

viii. Goal #8

31. Identify normal movement available at each joint.

32. Identify anatomical conditions which increase/decrease joint range of motion

ix. Goal #9

33. Discuss activities that alleviate pain, edema, and dyspnea.

34. Describe ventilation.

x. Goal #10

35. Identify and describe the location of bones and bony prominences in the human body.

36. Locate specific landmarks on the body.

37. Palpate major muscles of the body.

xi. Goal #11

38. List at least two activities that would strengthen the prime mover.

39. Explain the different roles played by the gastrocnemius and soleus.

40. Explain the best position to stretch given muscles.

41. Explain the reason why patients lean back while performing quad exercises.

42. Explain the relationship between the abdominal and the paravertebral muscles in maintaining healthy posture

43. Distinguish between the peripheral and central nervous system and describe the paralysis and reflexes associated with upper and lower motor neuron lesions.

44. Describe the type of paralysis, type of reflexes, sensory disturbances, and other expected signs and symptoms for given injuries of the nervous system.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Students are to read the Amarillo College "Student Rights and Responsibilities" handout http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=426 with emphasis placed on the Academic Information, Student Conduct and Responsibilities, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education/Prevention Program sections.

When asked, the student will attend class in professional dress including black, navy, or khaki pants for men and women or skirt for women, shirt with collar, shirt able to be tucked into pants at waist upon request, and closed toe white tennis shoe or colored dress shoe with heel not exceeding 1 inch with socks or hosiery to compliment pant/skirt. Amarillo College Badge/ID's are also part of the professional dress to be worn and are expected whenever the student is participating in off-campus program-related activities.

Courtesy and respect are expected between the learner and instructor. Learners are expected to be attentive to instructor and guests and oral presentations of other learners. Learners are to extend highest respect to patients/clients/others when making off campus contact. Lack of regard to this expectation at any time by any single learner or group of learners may result in immediate dismissal of the learner/s from the situation by the instructor, guest lecturer, or patient/client/other.

Dishonesty in the classroom or in completing any assignment will not be tolerated. Students demonstrating academic dishonesty as defined in the "Student Rights and Responsibilities" publication will receive a grade of "F" in the course and will be subject to all PTA Program policies regarding course failure.

Student Grievance: A student who has a problem with the course or course instructor should make every attempt to resolve the problem with the course instructor. If that is not successful, the student may appeal the decision of the instructor to the program director, Health Sciences Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Amarillo College President - IN THAT ORDER.

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA:

Homework 5%

Quizzes 5%

Tests (3) 30%

Lab Practicals(2) 30%

Final 30%

** The lowest quiz grade will be dropped from overall quiz grades.

If the midterm grade is failing as indicated by the grade report, the student must contact the course instructor to schedule a planning meeting. At this meeting, the student will be expected to develop an action plan for successful completion of the course. This action plan should include a detailed study schedule, should identify any areas of weakness in understanding course content, and must include methods/strategies that will be used to correct the learning deficit. Failure to meet with the instructor or to complete the action plan will result in a 10 point deduction from the final grade.

THE INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMINDING STUDENTS OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLETE THE MIDTERM PROCESS. THE INSTRUCTOR WILL TREAT ALL STUDENTS AS ADULTS AND WILL THEREFORE EXPECT THE STUDENT TO APPROACH THE INSTRUCTOR TO DISCUSS ANY CLARIFICATION OF THESE GUIDELINES.

Test/application exams will be available for review for one week following the return of the graded exam/application. The exam/applications will be kept in the instructor’s office; each student will need to set up an individual time to review the materials.

Students are responsible for correctly completing their scantron sheets. Once the scantron is turned into the instructor, no changes will be allowed on the scantron. Therefore, we strongly recommend you are careful with imprinting your responses.

All assignments are due AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS TIME on the assigned due date. NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

There will be NO make-ups on quizzes, homework assignments, or the final exam. Absence of a test or application exam results in a five-point deduction from the earned grade. All absences will be treated equally, regardless of the reason. The student should expect to take the missed examination the day the student returns to school unless otherwise notified by the instructor. It is the responsibility of the student to seek out the lead instructor and inform the instructor that he/she is prsent. If the student fails to notify the lead instructor of his/her return to school, an additional five(5) point penalty will be applied for each day of the week that the student has returned to school and has not taken the missed exam. The make-up test or make-up application exam may vary in format from the original examination.

GRADING SCALE:

A = 100-92.5

B = 92.4-83.5

C = 83.4-74.5

F= 74.4-0

Note: A grade of C or better is required to complete the PTA major.

Attendance

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required for successful completion of all lectures and labs in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. At the beginning of each lecture and lab, students will be expected to sign the roster provided by the course instructor. Even if a student is present in class and seen by the instructor, failure to sign in will result in the student being marked absent for attendance purposes. If a student signs in another student, both students will be counted absent. Each student will be allowed only one absence for lecture only courses and two absences for lecture/lab courses. After the first absence for lecture courses and second absence for lecture/lab courses, a penalty of five points will be deducted from the student’s final course grade for each subsequent absence. For example, a student who misses 3 lectures in a lecture only course will have 10 points deducted from his/her final grade in that course. A student will be considered “tardy” if he/she arrives to class 1-10 minutes late or leaves before class has been dismissed. Two “tardies” will be considered one absence. Students arriving to class after 10 minutes will not be permitted to enter the lecture or lab until the next course begins. Exceptions to this policy will only be made under extenuating circumstances and only if the course instructor receives the appropriate written documentation to support the event within 5 days of the absence. While in attendance of each lecture class and lab, cell phones are to be turned off and put away, unless otherwise permitted by the instructor. During lab cell phones are to be placed in the students assigned locker in the locker room

Calendar

Students are expected to bring 1 scantron form, unless otherwise instructed, for all major tests/exams.

The final exam for this course will be comprehensive.

Spring 2014 Tentative Functional Anatomy Schedule

Week 1 - Jan. 20 Lecture Anatomy Basics – Ch. 1, 2, & 3

Lab Anatomy Basics (Workbook Ch. 1-8)

Week 2- Jan. 26 Lecture Anatomy Basics Cont. – Ch. 5, 6, 7, & 8

Arthrokinematics – Ch. 4

Lab Anatomy Basic Cont. & Arthrokinematics (Workbook Ch.1-8)

Week 3 - Feb. 2 Test #1 (Ch. 1-8) Thursday Feb 5

Lecture Shoulder Girdle – Ch. 9

Lab Shoulder Girdle (Workbook Ch. 9)

Week 4 - Feb. 9 Lecture Shoulder Joint – Ch. 10

Lab Shoulder Joint (Workbook Ch. 10)

Week 5 - Feb. 16 Lecture Elbow Joint – Ch. 11

Lab Elbow Joint (Workbook Ch. 11)

Week 6- Feb. 23 Lecture Wrist Joint – Ch. 12

Hand Joints – Ch. 13

Lab Wrist/Hand (Workbook Ch. 12 & 13)

Week 7-Mar. 2 Lecture Respiration

Lab Hand (workbook Ch. 13)

Week 8- Mar. 9 Lecture Respiration – Ch. 16

Lab Test 2 (Ch.9-13) UE Practical (Ch.1-13) March 9^th for both portions

Week 9- Mar. 16 - 20 SPRING BREAK!

Week 10- Mar. 23 Lecture Neck & Trunk – Ch. 15

Pelvis – Ch. 17

Lab Neck & Trunk (Workbook Ch. 15 & 17)

Week 11- Mar. 30 Lecture Hip – Ch. 18

Lab Pelvis & Hip (Workbook Ch. 18)

Week 12- Apr. 6 Lecture Knee – Ch. 19

Lab Knee (Workbook Ch. 19)

Week 13 - Apr. 13 Lecture Ankle & Foot – Ch. 20

Lab Ankle & Foot (Workbook – Ch. 20)

Week 14- Apr. 20 Lecture Gait – Ch. 22

Lab Gait (Workbook- Ch. 22)

Week 15- Apr. 26 Lecture Gait/ Abnormal Gait- Ch. 22

Lab Abnormal Gait (Workbook Ch.22)

Week 16- May. 4 Lecture Review

Lab Test #3 (Ch. 15-20, 22), LE Practical (Ch. 15-20, 22)

Finals Week TIME TBA

Functional Anatomy

Lecture Times: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 - 9:15

Lab: Monday 8:00-11:00

Additional Information

If a student receives a failing grade on a practical or exam, the student must complete and turn in an Examination Analysis Form within one week of receiving the failing grade. Failure to submit the Examination Analysis Form to the instructor will result in an additional 5 point deduction from the practical or exam grade.

DURING TESTING CELL PHONES ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE TESTING AREA.

ASSIGNMENTS: All assignments are due AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS TIME on the assigned due date. NO LATE HOMEWORK/WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

REQUIRED READING: The student is expected to complete all reading assignments. This information is testable material, which may not be covered in the lecture/lab portion of the class.

LAB DRESS CODE: MANDATORY during each lab for participation. If a student does not show up in proper attire, 10 points will be deducted from the grade that is taken that day. For example, if a skills check is performed and proper attire is not worn, the student will recieve a 10 point deduction on that skills check

Females: shorts, halter/swimsuit top/sports bra (fasteners need to be in the back), sweat/athletic wear can be used for a cover up.

Males: shorts, tee shirts, sweats/athletic wear can be used for a cover-up.

Jeans, leggings, yoga pants or tights of any kind are NOT proper attire.

LAST DATE TO DROP/WITHDRAW: April 23, 2014. Any student not withdrawn by April 23, 2014, will receive the grade earned.

SAFETY PROCEDURES: In case of an emergency, the student needs to call the Safety and Security department at 9-371-5163. In an emergency situation, use the nearest phone that is available. The student should also know in case of a medical emergency, the following procedure should be performed and in the order written:

call 9-911 for an ambulance
call safety and security

PHYSICAL RESTRICTIONS: There are no physical restrictions associated with this course.

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THE LEAD INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE SYLLABUS AS NEEDED DURING THE SEMESTER. ANY MODIFICATIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS.

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