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MEDI2100 – Musculoskeletal System

2022 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Mirjana Strkalj
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Consultation by appointment
Lecturer
Irina Dedova
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Cara Hildreth
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
30cp at 1000 level or above including ANAT1001 or HLTH108
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit focuses on the musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology of the upper and lower limbs and back, building upon your basic knowledge of anatomy acquired in ANAT1001 (Introduction to Anatomy). You will apply your knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology through practical classes involving prosected cadavers, models, medical images, surface anatomy and clinical cases which collectively allow students to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour, including an appreciation and respect for those who have bequeathed their bodies to medicine. Utilising an integrated, clinically-based approach to teaching that encompasses relevant gross and radiological anatomy as well as histology and embryology, you will develop an in-depth understanding of human musculoskeletal system.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Describe the structural and functional features of the musculoskeletal components of the limbs and back and their anatomical relationships.
  • ULO2: Outline the role of the endocrine system in the regulation of muscle and bone homeostasis.
  • ULO3: Articulate the physiological basis of bone and muscle function, and mechanisms of tissue repair after injury.
  • ULO4: Identify, on living subjects, surface anatomy landmarks of the limbs and back, the route of nerves and blood vessels, movements of joints, and muscle action.
  • ULO5: Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the limbs and back to interpret basic medical images.
  • ULO6: Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the limbs and back to the analysis of movement through the study of clinical cases.
  • ULO7: Show an appreciation and respect for those who have bequeathed their bodies to research.

General Assessment Information

Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.

All final grades are determined by a grading committee, in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.

Students will be awarded a final grade and a mark which must correspond to the grade descriptors specified in the Assessment Procedure (clause 128).

To pass this unit, you must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, meet any ungraded requirements, and achieve a final mark of 50 or better.

Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.

Late Submissions

For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Online Quiz 10% No Weeks 5 and 12
Anatomy Test 40% No Weeks 6 and 13
Final Exam 50% No Exam period

Online Quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: Weeks 5 and 12
Weighting: 10%

 

Online quiz assessing physiology component of the bone and muscle

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Outline the role of the endocrine system in the regulation of muscle and bone homeostasis.
  • Articulate the physiological basis of bone and muscle function, and mechanisms of tissue repair after injury.
  • Show an appreciation and respect for those who have bequeathed their bodies to research.

Anatomy Test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: Weeks 6 and 13
Weighting: 40%

 

Test assessing knowledge in gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Describe the structural and functional features of the musculoskeletal components of the limbs and back and their anatomical relationships.
  • Outline the role of the endocrine system in the regulation of muscle and bone homeostasis.
  • Identify, on living subjects, surface anatomy landmarks of the limbs and back, the route of nerves and blood vessels, movements of joints, and muscle action.
  • Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the limbs and back to interpret basic medical images.
  • Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the limbs and back to the analysis of movement through the study of clinical cases.

Final Exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 50%

 

Formal written exam using a combination of question types assessing content delivered across the session. This task is completed under examination conditions during the University examination period.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Describe the structural and functional features of the musculoskeletal components of the limbs and back and their anatomical relationships.
  • Outline the role of the endocrine system in the regulation of muscle and bone homeostasis.
  • Articulate the physiological basis of bone and muscle function, and mechanisms of tissue repair after injury.
  • Identify, on living subjects, surface anatomy landmarks of the limbs and back, the route of nerves and blood vessels, movements of joints, and muscle action.
  • Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the limbs and back to interpret basic medical images.
  • Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the limbs and back to the analysis of movement through the study of clinical cases.
  • Show an appreciation and respect for those who have bequeathed their bodies to research.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

As a student enrolled in this unit, you will engage in a range of weekly online and face-to-face learning activities, including:

- Lectures 3 x 1 h

- Practicals 2 h 

- Tutorials 1.5 h

Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit.

Required and recommended resources:

  • Drake RL & Lowrie (2020) Gray’s Anatomy for Students. 4th ed. Elsevier.
  • Moore KL, Agur AMR, & Dalley AF. (2018) Clinically Oriented Anatomy 8th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Baltimore.
  • Hall, J.E. & Guyton, A.C. (2021 ). Textbook of medical physiology (14th ed). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders, Elsevier. 
  • MEDI2100 Anatomy Practical Manual – Available in iLearn
  • Abrahams PH, Boon J & Spratt JD (2020) McMinn’s Clinical Atlas of Human Anatomy. 8th ed. Mosby/Saunder Elsevier.
  • Anatomy.TV – available through Macquarie University Library 

Technology Used

Active participation in the learning activities throughout the unit will require students to have access to a tablet, laptop or similar device. Students who do not own their own laptop computer may borrow one from the university library.

Unit Schedule

Week

Lectures

(synchronous, online)

Practical LAB*

(F2F)

Tutorial TUT*

(F2F)

Quiz

L1 & L2: 2h

L3: 1h

2h LAB:

1.5h TUT: 

1

Intro; Commemoration; UL overview; Shoulder

NO F2F LAB

online module:

Arm 1

NO F2F TUT

online module:

Arm 2

Formative quiz

2

Elbow; Forearm; Wrist; Introduction to Hand

LAB 1:

Shoulder, Arm

TUT 1:

Shoulder, Arm

Formative quiz

3

Hand; UL Neuro-vasculature 1 & 2

LAB 2:

Elbow, Forearm, Wrist

TUT 2:

Elbow, Forearm

Formative quiz

4

UL Revision; Surface Anatomy; Embryology

LAB 3:

Hand, UL Neurovasc.

TUT 3:

Wrist, Hand

Formative quiz

5

UL Revision; LL overview

LAB 4:

Revision

TUT 4:

UL Neurovasculature

QUIZ 1 (5%)

 

6

Gluteal region; Hip; Thigh

PRAC EXAM 1

(15%)

NO F2F TUT

online activities

Formative quiz

7

Knee; Leg, Introduction to Foot

LAB 5:

Gluteal, Hip, Thigh

TUT 5:

Hip, Thigh

Formative quiz

RECESS

8

Ankle; Foot; LL Neuro-vasculature 1

LAB 6:

Knee, Leg

TUT 6:

Knee, Leg

Formative quiz

9

LL Neurovasculature 2; Surface Anat; Embryology

NO F2F LAB

online activities

NO F2F TUT

online activities

Formative quiz

10

Back 1

LAB 7:

Ankle, Foot, Neurovasc.

TUT 7:

Ankle, Foot, Neurovasc.

Formative quiz

11

Back 2; Trunk Wall

LAB 8:

Back 1, Revision

TUT 8:

Back 1

Formative quiz

12

LL & Back Revision; Embryology

LAB 9:

Back 2, Revision

TUT 9:

Back 2

QUIZ 2 (5%)

 

13

No Lecture

online revision activities

PRAC EXAM 2

(20%)

NO F2F TUT

online activities

 

 

The unit schedule might have a minir changanes, please check your iLearn regularly. 

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Student Code of Conduct

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Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

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Inclusion and Diversity

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Professionalism

In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses.

As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including clinical, practical, laboratory, work-integrated learning (e.g., PACE placements), and team-based learning activities. Some learning activities are recorded (e.g., face-to-face lectures), however you are encouraged to avoid relying upon such material as they do not recreate the whole learning experience and technical issues can and do occur. As an adult learner, we respect your decision to choose how you engage with your learning, but we would remind you that the learning opportunities we create for you have been done so to enable your success, and that by not engaging you may impact your ability to successfully complete this unit. We equally expect that you show respect for the academic staff who have worked hard to develop meaningful activities and prioritise your learning by communicating with them in advance if you are unable to attend a small group interactive session.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive to all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably detained, please join activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be turned off prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know.


Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook