Postgraduate Course: Human Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy (PGHC11367)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | A good knowledge of human skeletal and dental anatomy is fundamental to the accurate anatomical identification of bones as well as the understanding of the biological factors involved in ageing and disease. This course consists of the detailed study of human musculo-skeletal anatomy, emphasising a functional approach to the identification of human skeletal remains. |
| Course description |
Human anatomy will be taught within the framework of the study of other systems of the human body, particularly the muscular system. The course will also cover the biology of bones and teeth, the development of the skeleton from its earliest embryonic stage through to its adult form and the normal skeletal variation that occurs between individuals. The course comprises ten 2-hour lab-based sessions that combine lecture and practical teaching. Each session focuses on a particular part of the skeleton. Class test results will be returned to students during weekly revision sessions, allowing them to monitor and assess their performance and progress. The tests will also prepare students for the final class test in Week 10.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | This course is available to students on the Human Osteoarchaeology (MSc) only. All students taking this course must attend the Health & Safety Awareness training session at the start of the semester.
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Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 12,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 9,
Summative Assessment Hours 8,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
167 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
100 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Nine Class Tests; Eight of which are weighted at 10% and one of which is weighted at 20% |
| Feedback |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate, by way of class tests, knowledge of growth and development of the human skeleton and dentition
- demonstrate, by way of class tests, detailed understanding of the physical properties and function of the human skeleton and dentition
- demonstrate, by way of class tests, knowledge human skeletal variation
- demonstrate, by way of class tests, detailed knowledge of functional anatomy
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Reading List
Boon, J., Hutchings, R.T., Abrahams, P.H., Loukas, M., Spratt, J.D. 2007
McMinn's Clinical Atlas of Human Anatomy. Mosby
Scheuer, L. & Black, S.M. 2000. Developmental juvenile osteology. Elsevier
Stone, R.J. & Stone, J.A. 2011. Atlas of skeletal muscles. McGraw-Hill
Van Beek, G.C. 1983. Dental morphology: an illustrated guide. Wright
White, Tim D. & Folkens, P.A. 2000. Human Osteology. Academic Press
White, Tim D. & Folkens, P.A. 2005. The Human Bone Manual. Academic Press |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | MuscoSkeletal Anatomy |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Linda Fibiger
Tel: (0131 6)50 2379
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Course secretary | Mrs Lindsay Scott
Tel: (0131 6)50 9948
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