Structure and Function of the Human Body

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Structure and Function of the Human Body provides the anatomic and basic science foundation necessary for physical therapists' understanding of the human body. The course emphasis is on the gross anatomy of the body. We will explore the relationships between the musculoskeletal, neurological, and vascular systems of the human body, including a critical examination of the morphology and function of the axial skeleton, upper and lower limbs, and cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, urogenital, reproductive, and neuronal systems. This course covers the biomechanics of various organ tissues, and the response of muscle, bone, joints, and soft tissue to disease and injury pertinent to the practice of physical therapy. This course will provide an introduction to the neuroanatomy of the central nervous system. Learners will command knowledge regarding how the nervous system governs human movement and the impact of vascular structures on brain function. Through this course, learners will gain the foundational knowledge to understand how the anatomy of the human body, as well as introductory neuroanatomy, impact the care of patients/clients in the physical therapy profession. Credit: 7