Anatomy and Kinesiology

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​Covers the study of basic functional anatomy as it relates to the field of physical therapy. This course explains descriptive terminology, osteology, arthrology, and neurology and muscle physiology. This course focuses on origin, insertion, action, and innervation of major muscles along with the movements that occur. Laboratory sessions will involve palpation of bones, muscles, and joints, location of origin and insertion, muscle actions and structures affecting movement.