Introduction to Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Biomechanics

Catalog description

This course will introduce high school students to basic biomedical concepts and measurements, as well as lay a foundation for understanding and using technical terminology employed by preclinical students and medical professionals. We will focus on the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal systems and their interplay with other systems in the human body. In addition to lectures, students will gain hands-on measurement experience utilizing modern techniques while also gaining hands-on biomedical design experience through labs and activities. This course is limited to high school students.