Description
This course offers an in-depth coverage of dissected cadavers to reveal aspects of gross human anatomy best studied on cadavers. Students observe, discuss, teach, and learn all body systems in detail. Anatomy will be studied regionally. The emphasis is on structural-functional relationships important to physical therapists but also on the significance of anatomy as the primary foundation in almost all facets of the clinical practice of physical therapy. Students are introduced to deductive reasoning based on anatomical findings and correlate somatic dysfunction (including movement abnormalities) with anatomical problems. This course is based on a contract that USM has with the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB). During the course students are expected to demonstrate competency in the professional behaviors necessary for becoming an effective physical therapist.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the physical therapy program and successful completion of all prior cours