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Graduate Courses BIOE 3700

BIOE 3700 - Functional anatomy of the extremities

Instructor: Hostler

Credits: 3

Term: Summer

Description: The human body remains the most complex "machine" known to man.   Nearly all medical science is ultimately focused on maintaining and improving its longevity and functionality.   This course incorporates didactic and laboratory experiences to gain knowledge and understanding of normal and functional human anatomy.   Students will be required to participate in human cadaver dissection.   The balance of the course will be lecture and seminar format.

Prerequisites: Graduate student in bioengineering or permission of the instructor.   An undergraduate course in anatomy is highly recommended.

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Course Objectives:

  • Provide an understanding of human anatomy for the back and extremities
  • Provide an understanding of skeletal muscle adaptation to use and disuse.
  • Provide an understanding of the functional anatomy of grip and dexterity
  • Provide and understanding of normal gait, lower extremity biomechanics, and gait disturbances

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Class/Labratory Schedule: Lecture on Tuesdays, 9-11:55. Lab to be arranged.

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