- Osteopathic principles and philosophy: historical development and clinical relevance
- Generalised structure and function of bone, cartilage, joints, ligaments, muscle, tendon, fascia
- Musculoskeletal anatomy of the cervical spine, cranium and temperomandibular joint, thoracic spine and cage, lumbar spine, shoulder girdle and upper limb, pelvic girdle and lower limb
- Biomechanical forces and tissue dynamics
- Patient handling skills that are safe and effective for both patient and practitioner
- Context-dependent terminology and language

1. PRACTICAL EXAM - 0.17 HOURS weighted 60%
• Summative
• Musculoskeletal Anatomy
• 10 minutes (exam time) for 3 practical demonstration questions preceded by 10 minutes reading time
• LOs 2, 4, 5

2. PARTIALLY SEEN EXAM - (‘Part-prepared Essay’) 1.25 HOURS weighted 40%
• Summative
• Musculoskeletal structure and biomechanical function
Pre-planned essay (no word count specified) written under examination conditions
• 1Ό hours
LOs 1, 2, 3, 4

Additional Assessment Details: Formative

3. PRACTICAL EXAM - untimed
• Formative
• Musculoskeletal structure and biomechanical function
• Practical demonstration questions for formative peer/tutor feedback


ALL summative elements must be passed for successful module completion.

Contact Hours (54 hours)
Lectures - 30 hours
Practical Workshops - 24 hours

Independent Study Hours (96 hours)
Student workbook - 60 hours
Self directed study - 36 hours.

Essential
• Biel, A and Dorn, R (2014) Trail Guide to the Body: How to Locate Muscles, Bones and More. 4th edn. Colorado. Books of Discovery
• Kingston, B (2000) Understanding Joints: A Practical Guide to Their Structure and Function. Cheltenham. Nelson Thornes Ltd

Optional
• Netter, F (2014) Atlas of Human Anatomy. 6th edn. USA. Saunders
• Tortora, G and Derrickson, B (2014) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14th edn. New York. John Wiley.

Powerpoint
Anatomical models
Treatment plinths

1. Demonstrate knowledge of osteopathic principles and philosophy and their clinical relevance.
• Knowledge & Understanding
• Application

2. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of human musculoskeletal structure and biomechanical function.
• Knowledge & Understanding

3. Refer to published research and other literature in support of theoretical concepts.
• Learning
• Enquiry

4. Demonstrate the use of anatomical terminology and professional language
• Communication
• Application

5. Demonstrate safe and effective patient handling skills.
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Reflection

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