Semester 1 | 60 hours (3 hrs lecture, 1 hr lab)

In this course, students will examine the musculoskeletal system in depth.  Bones, joints, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, connective tissue and muscles of the body will be studied.  Group and individual work will be performed using anatomical models and diagrams to facilitate comprehension.  Students will study the muscular attachments, actions, and innervation of selected muscles.  Determining active muscle contraction and joint actions during various basic exercises for trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities will be explored