PT 777 - Biomedical Foundation Sciences III

Institution:

Arcadia University

Subject:

Physical Therapy

Description:

The course includes the traditional biological science of gross human anatomy, the physical science of biomechanics and applied anatomy, and components of patient management related to examination, evaluation, and intervention. The study of the basic structure and function of the human body will be accomplished through lecture, demonstration and dissection. Gross anatomy will emphasize the extremities and trunk, although the whole body will be examined. Also included is a review of embryology. The laboratory sessions are devoted primarily to handling the bony skeleton and supervised dissection. Biomechanics and applied anatomy and the clinical content will highlight the function of the spine using a patient case for reference.

Credits:

9.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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