Functional Anatomy Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

PTHA-1413-001 Functional Anatomy

Prerequisites

<p>Corequisite: PTHA 1405, BIOL 2401</p>

Course Description

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

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

REQUIRED:

Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy  6^th edition by Lippert

Laboratory Manual for Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy 4th edition by Lippert & Minor

RECOMMENDED:

Kinesiology in Action: Lippert

Trail Guide to the Body Revised 5^th Edition by Biel

Trail Guide to the Body Student Workbook 5^th Edition by Biel

Trail Guide to Movement by Biel

 

Supplies

Laptop or tablet 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.

Anatomy Basics

1. Recognize appropriate terminology for Kinesiology, anatomy, and biomechanics.
2. Identify the anatomical and physiological components of bones.
3. Classify bones and joints according to shape, degree of movement, and structure.
4. Define arthrokinematic motion and its associated terminology, including the Convex-Concave rule.
5. Recognize names, attachments, and fiber arrangements of common skeletal muscles.
6. Compare active and passive insufficiency.
7. Label the anatomical components of a neuron.
8. Describe basic functions of the central nervous system, and peripheral nervous system.
9. Identify the cranial nerves and their functions.
10. Identify major nerves in the upper and lower extremities.
11. Describe the pathway of blood flow through the heart.
12. Describe the function of the lymphatic system.
13. Identify the laws of motion and provide an example of each in relation to Kinesiology.
14. Compare lever systems and anatomical pulleys found in the human body.
15. Describe postural changes that occur with movement.
16. Identify all muscles, bones, anatomical landmarks, and joint structures associated with the upper extremity, TMJ, and trunk.
17. Demonstrate the ability to accurately palpate bony landmarks in the upper extremity, lower extremity, TMJ, and trunk.
18. Differentiate normal and abnormal alignment of trunk and extremities.
19. Identify origins, insertions, innervation, and action of all major muscles of the human body.
20. Describe the force couples associated with the shoulder girdle in relation to shoulder joint movement.
21. Define Scapulohumeral rhythm
22. Identify common pathologies associated with the major joints of the human body.
23. Identify the structure and function of the extensor hood and carpal tunnel.
24. Differentiate between the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the hand.
25. Identify the biomechanical principles associated with respiration.
26. Identify the origins, insertions, innervations and actions of the muscles associated with respiration.
27. Define the phases of respiration and the associated muscles of each phase.
28. Describe the different mechanism of breathing and when they are used.
29. Describe the structure and function of the inververtebral disc.
30. Identify and palpate all muscles, bones, landmarks, and joint structures associated with the neck, trunk and TMJ.
31. Identify origins, insertions, innervation, and action of all major muscles of the neck and trunk.
32. Compare the difference between the true pelvis and the false pelvis.
33. Compare open chain and close chain muscle functions of the lower extremity.
34. Define gait and the terms related to gait including cadence, step length, and walking speed.
35. Identify the stages of the gait cycle using both Rancho Los Amigos and traditional terminology.
36. Describe effects of various terrains or differing environments on the patient's gait and locomotion.
37. Identify characteristics of normal and abnormal gait patterns.

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Expected Student Behavior

Expected Student Behavior

Students are to read the Amarillo College "Student Rights and Responsibilities" information with emphasis placed on the Academic Information, Student Conduct and Responsibilities, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education/Prevention Program sections.

Students will not use cell phones in the classroom. All such devices must be placed on silent mode and kept stored. If a student expects that there may be some type of emergency situation, the student should inform the instructor prior to the beginning of class. Unauthorized use of cell phones in class will result in the student being asked to leave the class and being counted absent for the lecture/lab.

Student participation is a required element during Lecture and Lab classes. If a student refuses to participate actively in a discussion or activity, the student will be asked to leave class and will be counted absent for the day.

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 shoes 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.

Jewelry and cologne are to be kept to a minimum. No tattoos are allowed to be seen at off-campus activities. Piercings allowed are a single pair of ear studs for women only. All other piercings on men and women must be removed prior to entering off-campus sites. If professional dress code is not followed, the student will receive a 0 grade for the day, will not be allowed to accompany the class on assignment and will not have an option to makeup the assignment.

Courtesy and respect are expected between the learner and instructor. Learners are expected to be attentive to instructor, guests, and other students during presentations. Learners are required 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, Allied Health Dean, Dean of Instruction, and the Amarillo College President - IN THAT ORDER.

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA:

Quizzes/Homework Assignments      5%

Lecture Exams/Final                         70%

Practical Exams                                 25%

The student's lowest quiz/homework grade will be automatically dropped. The lecture exam grades and the final exam grade will be averaged to create one test average. This average must be at least 74.5% for the student to successfully pass the course.  In addition to passing the lecture exams/final exam, the student must successfully complete all assignments and meet course objectives in order to pass the course.

** Students who do not meet minimum proficiencies during a lab practical will be given one opportunity to re-test before the course is completed. The first test grade the student attains is the recorded grade. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in ALL critical safety elements before being allowed to pass the course. Any student scoring a 79 or lower on a test or practical is REQUIRED to contact the instructor to schedule a remediation session. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO SCHEDULE THIS SESSION.

In addition to passing the above tests, the student will be required to complete all assigned case studies. If these items are not submitted, the student will receive an "F" for the semester.

 

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: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the learner to attend class. At the beginning of each lecture and lab, learners will be expected to sign the roster provided by the instructor. Failure to sign in will result in the learner being marked absent for attendance purposes even if he/she is present in class and seen by the instructor.

Each learner will be allowed only one absence for lecture only courses and two absences for lecture/lab courses. After the absence(s), a penalty of five (5) points will be deducted from the final course grade for each subsequent absence. For example, a learner who misses three (3) lectures will have five (5) points deducted from the final grade for the course.

Full attendance of class time is also expected. A learner will be counted as "absent" if the learner is out of class more than 20 minutes of a class time. For example, if in a given day a learner arrives 10 minutes late to class, takes an extra 5 minutes for break and leaves class for 5 minutes for any reason (phone calls, appointments, bathroom breaks, illness), that is considered an "absence" for the day. This type of absence counts in the total number of absences resulting in lowering of the final course grade.

If a student is asked to leave a class due to disruption or lack of participation, the student will be counted absent for that entire class.

Following an absence, the student is responsible for getting missed notes/assignments/copies of handouts, etc. from classmates. The student is also responsible for getting any needed clarification of missed information from the course instructor.

 

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Additional Information

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 receive 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:  November 21, 2017. Any student not withdrawn by November 21, 2017, 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:

1. call 9-911 for an ambulance
2. 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.