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NTT 114 – Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Pathology

Course Description

This course provides an advanced understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and pathology so as to enable the student to better assess and treat client conditions. There is an additional emphasis on the pathology of the musculoskeletal system and its implication for the patient treatment plan utilizing assessment procedures. Topics include: bones; joints; terminology; muscles by body region; and musculoskeletal pathology.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Bones

Class

1

Joints

D. Lab

2

Terminology

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Muscles by Body Region                          

Credit

3

Musculoskeletal Pathology                                          

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

NTT 100

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

Bones

1

 5

5

Landmarks Palpation

Identify the bony landmarks that serve as pathways for tendons, arteries, veins and nerves.

 

 

 

JOINTS

3

2

2

Anatomical naming

of joints

Justify the naming of joints by observing the bones that articulate to form the joint.

 

 

 

Categories

 

Associate a joint with one the following terms: diarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or synarthrotic, based on its structure.

 

 

 

Analyze the function of a joint based on it’s structure

 

 

 

Types of synovial joints

Present the structure of the six types of synovial joints and demonstrate the movements associated with each.

 

 

 

Terminology

2

3

0

Body Regions

Recall the general anatomical regions of the body.

 

 

 

Planes

Describe joint movement as within specific planes of reference.

 

 

 

Directions and Positions

Demonstrate the various movements of the body.

 

 

 

Demonstrate the correct use of directional terminology.

 

 

 

Bony landmarks contours

 

Defend the association of the following medical terms to include:

  1. Tuberosity
  2. Fossa
  3. Prominence
  4. Tubercle
  5. Groove
  6. Plateau
  7. Angle
  8. Foramen
  9. Process
  10. Fissure
  11. Notch
  12. Condyle
  13. Head
  14. Neck
  15. Crest
  16. Line
  17. Epicondyle
  18. Spinous process

 

 

 

Muscles by BODY Region

3

9

21

 

Recall the muscles per NTT 100 to include origin, insertion and action on its associated joint.

 

 

 

 

Recognize each of the following muscles by its origin and  insertion and action on its associated joint:

Multifidus, Rotatores, SemiSpinalis Capitus, Spinalis, Longissimus, Iliocostalis, Quadratus lumborum, Serratus Posrterior Inferior, Serratus Posterior Superior, , Splenius Cervicis and Capitis, Suboccipitals, Intercostals, Abdominals Rectus Abdominus, Internal/External Obliques, Transverse Abdominus, Diaphram,  Iliacus, Psoas, Quadriceps, Sartorius, Glutes, Piriformis, Gemellus Superior/Inferior, Obturator Internus/Externus, Quadratus Femoris, Hamstrings, Adductors, Tensor Fascia Latte, Plantaris, Popliteus, Soleus, Gastrocnemius, Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Digitorum, Flexor Hallicis, Tibialis anterior, Extensor digitorum, Extensor Hallicis, and Peroneals.

 

 

 

Structure

Present the structural dependency of a muscle upon fascia as the foundational structural component.

 

 

 

Types

Identify a muscle’s type based on fiber direction.

 

 

 

Function

Demonstrate the action of each muscle on it’s associated joint.

 

 

 

Categorize muscles into groups in terms of Antagonists and Synergists.

 

 

 

Origins and Insertions

 

Present the meanings of origin, insertion, and reverse reaction.

 

 

 

Identify each muscles’ bony attachments as origin or insertion based on the amount of movement at its joint.

 

 

 

 

 Confirm the correct palpation of a muscle’s bony attachment sights and belly by using isometric muscle contraction. 

 

 

 

 

Identify endangerment sites and recite the neurovascular structures located within these sites in order to execute safe palpation of muscles.   

 

 

 

 

Utilize the following client positioning to allow for the easiest access for palpation of a muscle: supine, prone and laterally recumbent.

 

 

 

MUSCULOSKELETAL PATHOLOGY

1

1

2

 

Recognize musculoskeletal pathology by distinguishing its characteristics.

 

 

 

 

Explain the physiologic effects of manual therapy upon the musculoskeletal system.

 

 

 

 

Distinguish special accomodations for treatment.

 

 

 

 

Identify and express the implications of a given pathology for massage therapy in terms of indications and contraindications.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Acland, Robert D. (2003). Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy. Louisville: University of Louisville School of Medicine.

 

Biel, Andrew R. (2005). Trail Guide to the Body. (3rd ed.) Books of Discovery. ISBN: 978-0-9658534-5-3

 

Biel, Andrew R. (2005), Trail Guide to the Body: Student Handbook. Books of Discovery. ISBN: 978-0-9658534-6-0

 

Biel, Andrew R. (2005), Trail Guide to the Body: Flashcards. (Vol. I) Books of Discovery. ISBN: 978-0-9777006-6-0-8

 

Biel, Andrew R. (2005), Trail Guide to the Body: Flashcards. (Vol. II) Books of Discovery. ISBN: 978-0-9777006-6-1-5

 

Biel, Andrew R. (2005), Trail Guide to the Body: DVD Series. Books of Discovery.

 

Biel, Andrew R. (2005), Trail Guide to the Body: CD Powerpoint. Books of Discovery.

 

Hedley, Gil. Disection DVD. (Vol. I-III). Gilhedley.com

 

Hillman, Susan K. Primal Interactive Software: Functional Anatomy. Edu-Technology.

Posted: 05/27/08