Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Clinical practice in Podiatry requires a detailed understanding and knowledge of the systematic and regional anatomy of the lower limb. This unit introduces you to the theoretical and practical concepts of these two areas of anatomy. It builds on LSB131 and prepares you for your clinical studies.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide you with the essential anatomical foundation for your clinical studies.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, you should be able to:

1. Describe the detailed systematic anatomy of all structures that are localised within the lower limb, including osteology, arthrology, myology, angiology and neurology.
2. Identify all structures that are localised within the lower limb using anatomical models, prosections of cadaveric lower limbs and illustrations.
3. Describe the regional and surface anatomy of the pelvis, thigh, knee, leg, ankle and foot.
4. Describe examples of anatomical variability in the organs of the lower limb.

Content

The content in this unit includes:

• Osteology: a detailed study of bony markings of the lumbar vertebrae, bony pelvis and all bones of the lower limb.


• Arthrology: a detailed study of the joints of the lumbar vertebrae, bony pelvis and the lower limb; radiographic anatomy of the major joints of the lower limb.


• Myology: a detailed study of the muscles of the lower limb.


• Angiology: a detailed study of the arteries, veins and lymphatics of the lower limb.


• Neurology: a detailed study of the lumbar and sacral plexuses, and peripheral nerves of the lower limb.


• Regional anatomy: an introduction to the regional anatomy of the lower limb.


• Surface anatomy: an introduction to the surface anatomy of the major structures of the lower limb.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

You will be exposed to a variety of learning situations including lectures, practicals and online learning resources. The unit consists of a 2 hour lecture and a 3 hour practical session each week. Materials available in the practical sessions will include models, skeletal material, prosections of cadaveric lower limbs and anatomical illustrations. Self-directed learning will be encouraged by giving you access to on-line resources. One aspect of this is a series of multiple-choice questions that reflect the content and form the basis of the theory assessments. You can access these from the unit Blackboard site and use them to provide formative feedback on your understanding and progress.

Assessment

To enable you to determine if you are meeting the unit learning outcomes, regular assessment will be undertaken during the weekly practical sessions. This assessment will provide a mechanism for you to regularly evaluate your understanding of the subject matter presented in the unit.

Each assessment item will test your theoretical understanding and practical application of content.Weekly feedback on worksheet performance will be provided by returning marked worksheets to each student and posting qualitative and quantitative feedback summaries on blackboard each week. Progress exam papers will be available to review upon consultation with the unit coordinator following marking of the exam papers. An in-class feedback session will also be run after the progress exam to discuss challenging questions and provide advice on how to improve.

Assessment name: Worksheet
Description: Short answer theory and practical mini-worksheet; formative and summative.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 and 3.
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Weekly

Assessment name: Poster Presentation
Description: Poster presentation of an example of anatomical variability in the lower limb; summative.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Week 10

Assessment name: Examination
Description: Theory assessment 1 and 2 (multiple-choice and short answer format); Practical assessment 1 and 2 (visual identification of anatomical structures); formative and summative
Weighting: 30% (theory) and 30% (practical)
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid and End Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Prescribed Texts:

1. Macdonald BW (2009) LSB235 Teaching and Learning Manual, QUT Publishing

2. Romanes GJ (1986) Cunningham's Manual of Practical Anatomy Volume 1 - Upper and Lower Limbs, Oxford Medical Publications

Recommended Texts:

1. Draves DJ (1986) Anatomy of the Lower Extremity, Williams and Wilkens

2. Bannister LH et al. (1995) Gray's Anatomy, 38th edition, Churchill Livingston

3. O'Rahilly R (1986) Anatomy, Saunders

4. McMinn RMH, Hutching RT & Logan BM (1982) Colour Atlas of Foot and Ankle Anatomy, Wolfe

Risk assessment statement

This unit includes a laboratory component. In order that you become proficient in necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. A comprehensive safety document pertinent to life sciences laboratories and specifically to this unit is available online on the LSB235 unit BlackBoard site: you will be required to adhere to the safety procedures detailed in this document and successfully complete a safety competency quiz before being allowed access to the laboratory. Fully closed-in shoes are a requirement for entry into the laboratory each week. Refer to the university's health and safety web site http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/healthsafety/index.jsp for further information.

If you have an underlying health condition you are encouraged to consult the lecturer in charge of the unit, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 08-Oct-2012