CQUniversity Unit Profile
BMSC11007 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1
Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1
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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will study the gross anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive human body systems. You will apply this knowledge in laboratory sessions using anatomical models and plastinates through a series of practical exercises. You will study homeostatic mechanisms and physiological responses in the human body. In addition, you will gain an appreciation of the integrative nature of anatomy and physiology of the human body with special emphasis on the study of the pelvic region and the lower limbs.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

This unit is for students from these courses only: CB66 - Bachelor of Health Science (Allied Health), CB84 - Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), CB85 - Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), CB86 - Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours), CB87 - Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), CM17 Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine).

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 3 - 2022

Mixed Mode

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Residential Schools

This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 50%
2. Practical Assessment
Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student evaluation and self reflection

Feedback

Use anatomy model photographs in lectures, rather than only textbook images

Recommendation

Incorporate model photographs in lectures (from our anatomy bank of images) to assist in transition from the textbook images to the CQU anatomy lab resources

Feedback from Student evaluation

Feedback

Resources including practical videos, tutorial and lecture recordings and model photographs made learning much easier

Recommendation

Continue to update and provide resources for student engagement and learning

Feedback from Student evaluation

Feedback

Laboratory sessions were very useful and necessary to improve knowledge

Recommendation

Encourage student attendance to laboratory sessions as they help to build on the theoretical knowledge obtained from lectures

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Identify the gross anatomical structures of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body
  2. Describe the physiological mechanisms of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body
  3. Explain homeostatic mechanisms and their essential role in physiological responses in the human body
  4. Describe the anatomical features of the human body focusing on musculoskeletal and neurovascular structures of the pelvis, perineum, and lower limbs
  5. Explain the anatomical and physiological relationships of the human body focusing on the pelvis, perineum, and lower limbs.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 50%
2 - Practical Assessment - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 50%
2 - Practical Assessment - 50%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

GRAY’S ANATOMY FOR STUDENTS

Edition: 4 (2019)
Authors: Richard Drake, A. Wayne Vogl, Adam W. M. Mitchel
Elsevier Health Sciences
Great Britain
ISBN: 9780323393041
Binding: Paperback
Supplementary

MCMINN AND ABRAHAMS' CLINICAL ATLAS OF HUMAN ANATOMY

Edition: 8 (2019)
Authors: Peter H. Abrahams, Jonathan D. Spratt, Marios Loukas, Albert-Neels van Schoor
Elsevier Health Sciences
Great Britain
ISBN: 9780702073328
Binding: Paperback

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Complete Anatomy
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Stephen Skippen Unit Coordinator
s.skippen@cqu.edu.au
Charmaine Ramlogan-Steel Unit Coordinator
c.ramlogan-steel@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 07 Nov 2022

Module/Topic

Introduction, Cells and Tissues

Systemic Anatomy and Physiology: Musculoskeletal System 1 - Bones

Chapter

Gray: Ch 1 - The Body (pp 2-4)

Martini: Ch 4 - The Tissue Level of Organization (pp 161-188)

Martini: Ch 6 - Bones and Bone Structure (pp 226-250)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 14 Nov 2022

Module/Topic

Systemic Anatomy and Physiology: Musculoskeletal System 2 - Joints

Systemic Anatomy and Physiology: Musculoskeletal System 3 - Muscles

Chapter

Martini: Ch 4 - The Tissue Level of Organization (pp 188-190)

Martini: Ch 10 - Muscle Tissue (pp 338-357, 361-365, 373-376)

Martini: Ch 11 - The Muscular System (pp 383-387)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 21 Nov 2022

Module/Topic

Systemic Anatomy and Physiology: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Chapter

Gray: Ch 1 - The Body (Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems pp 25-28)

Gray: Ch 3 - Thorax (Middle Mediastinum pp 185-215)

Martini: Ch 22 - The Lymphatic System and Immunity (pp 832-842)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progress Quiz 1 

Opens: Wednesday, Week 3 at 9:00 AM (AEST)

Week 4 Begin Date: 28 Nov 2022

Module/Topic

Systemic Anatomy and Physiology: Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Systems

Chapter

Gray: Ch 3 - Thorax (Pleural Cavities pp 166-181)

Gray: Ch 4 - Abdomen (Abdominal viscera - organs pp 307-338)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progress Quiz 1

Closes: Monday, Week 4 at 9:00 PM (AEST)

Vacation Week Begin Date: 05 Dec 2022

Module/Topic

No formal teaching

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 12 Dec 2022

Module/Topic

Systemic Anatomy and Physiology: Nervous and Endocrine Systems

Chapter

Gray: Ch 1 - The Body (Nervous System pp 29-47)

Gray: Ch 2 - Back (Spinal cord pp 101-113)

Gray: Ch 8 - Head and Neck (Meninges & Brain and its blood supply pp 861-877)

Martini: Ch 4 - The Tissue Level of Organization (pp 190-193)

Martini: Ch 12 - Nervous Tissue (pp 436-462)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 19 Dec 2022

Module/Topic

Systemic Anatomy and Physiology: Urinary and Reproductive Systems

Chapter

Gray: Ch 4 - Abdomen (Posterior abdominal wall viscera pp 374-387)

Gray: Ch 5 - Pelvis and Perineum (Pelvis viscera pp 452-475)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progress Quiz 2

Opens: Wednesday, Week 6 at 9:00 AM (AEST)

Vacation Week Begin Date: 26 Dec 2022

Module/Topic

No formal teaching

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 02 Jan 2023

Module/Topic

Regional Anatomy: Pelvis and Perineum

Chapter

Gray: Ch 5 - Pelvis and Perineum (pp 415-452, 475-524)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progress Quiz 2

Closes: Tuesday, Week 7 at 9:00 PM (AEST)

Week 8 Begin Date: 09 Jan 2023

Module/Topic

Regional Anatomy: Hip and Gluteal Region

Chapter

Gray: Ch 6 - Lower Limb (Introduction until regional anatomy of the thigh pp 527-575)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 16 Jan 2023

Module/Topic

Regional Anatomy: Thigh

Chapter

Gray: Ch 6 - Lower Limb (Regional anatomy of the thigh pp 575-598)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progress Quiz 3

Opens: Wednesday, Week 9 at 9:00 AM (AEST)


Week 10 Begin Date: 23 Jan 2023

Module/Topic

Regional Anatomy: Knee and Leg

Chapter

Gray: Ch 6 - Lower Limb (Regional anatomy of the knee and leg pp 598-627)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progress Quiz 3

Closes: Monday, Week 10 at 9:00 PM (AEST)

Week 11 Begin Date: 30 Jan 2023

Module/Topic

Regional Anatomy: Ankle and Foot

Chapter

Gray: Ch 6 - Lower Limb (Regional anatomy of the foot pp 627-670)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progress Quiz 4

Opens: Wednesday, Week 11 at 9:00 AM (AEST)

Residential School: Compulsory Residential School in Rockhampton on Wednesday - Friday, Week 11.

Practical Assessment: Saturday, Week 11. Times: TBA via Moodle.

Week 12 Begin Date: 06 Feb 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progress Quiz 4: Closes: Wednesday, Week 12 at 9:00 PM (AEST)


Exam Week Begin Date: 13 Feb 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

All lectures, tutorial and practical videos have been previously recorded.

A face to face residential school is scheduled for Wednesday to Friday of Week 11 (February 1-3, 2023) which will be followed by a final practical assessment on the Saturday (February 4, 2023) immediately following residential school.

Supplementary Practical Assessments (if given at certification of grades) will be held in Rockhampton only.

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
PROGRESS QUIZZES

Task Description

An understanding of human anatomy and physiology is essential to many health professions. The fundamentals of this knowledge must be learnt and understood. The various health professions you have chosen to study have selected the knowledge and concepts taught in this unit as relevant to your future scope of practice.

  1. There will be four separate online quizzes to assess your knowledge of the unit material.
  2. The topic examined, weighting and the dates that each quiz open and close are outlined below. Each quiz must be completed during the specified times. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date.
  3. You are allowed ONE attempt on each quiz. Once you start the quiz, you will have a set time to complete it. Further details will be provided on Moodle.
  4. This is a MUST PASS Assessment. The minimum mark required to pass this assessment task: 50% of the cumulative marks of all four quizzes (1-4).

QUIZ TOPIC EXAMINED WEIGHTING TIME/DATE QUIZ OPENS TIME/DATE QUIZ CLOSES
1 Weeks 1, 2, 3 10% 9:00 AM (AEST) Wednesday, Week 3 9:00 PM (AEST) Monday, Week 4
2 Weeks 4, 5, 6 15% 9:00 AM (AEST) Wednesday, Week 6
9:00 PM (AEST) Tuesday, Week 7
3 Weeks 7, 8, 9 15% 9:00 AM (AEST) Wednesday, Week 9 9:00 PM (AEST) Monday, Week 10
4 Weeks 10, 11 10% 9:00 AM (AEST) Wednesday, Week 11 9:00 PM (AEST) Wednesday, Week 12


Number of Quizzes

4


Frequency of Quizzes


Assessment Due Date

See "Task Description" above


Return Date to Students

Immediately upon quiz completion


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50% cumulative

Assessment Criteria

Questions will be automatically marked correct or incorrect at the completion of the quiz. The maximum score that can be accumulated from the Four Progress Quizzes equals 50% of the total unit marks. The 50% minimum mark requirement is on the cumulative score of all four quizzes, not on individual quizzes.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Only individual attempts and submission on all quizzes. No group attempts or submission allowed.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Identify the gross anatomical structures of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body
  • Describe the physiological mechanisms of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body
  • Explain homeostatic mechanisms and their essential role in physiological responses in the human body
  • Describe the anatomical features of the human body focusing on musculoskeletal and neurovascular structures of the pelvis, perineum, and lower limbs
  • Explain the anatomical and physiological relationships of the human body focusing on the pelvis, perineum, and lower limbs.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 Practical Assessment

Assessment Title
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

Task Description

In the clinical context, health professionals are expected to have in-depth knowledge and understanding of anatomical structures, physiological systems and their interrelation. In a university simulation setting, you will take part in practical learning activities with anatomical models, bones and real plastinated human bodies for the purpose of familiarization with these structures.

In this practical assessment you will:

  1. Identify anatomical structures of the body systems and the skeletal, muscular and neurovascular systems of the pelvis, perineum and lower limb.
  2. Describe different physiological mechanisms of body systems.
  3. Identify and/or describe individual variations of the human body in relation to systemic anatomy and regional anatomy of the pelvis, perineum and lower limb.
  4. Explain how anatomy and physiology are interrelated.

The practical assessment is worth 50% of your overall mark for the unit. It consists of approximately 20 stations set up around the laboratory, each with specimens including models, bones and plastinates where structures will be clearly labelled. At each station, there will be a station identifier and a list of questions. Questions in the practical assessment will consist of brief identification of or stating the function of labelled structures and associated structures, innervation and blood supply. Questions will cover bones, muscles, joints, nerves, blood vessels, viscera and supporting structures in the body systems, pelvis, perineum and lower limb. There will be 2 rest times during the assessment as well as one at the end of the assessment. Students may use this time to review answers but are not allowed to move around the laboratory. Students are responsible for all content covered in class for the entire term, that is visible on the specimens in the anatomy laboratory, with particular emphasis placed on the practical activities.

The practical assessment is approximately 75 minutes in duration. There will be 1 student at each station at a time. After a set period of time, you will rotate to the next station and repeat this process until you have been to all stations. You will be given an answer sheet on which to write your answers. This assessment is closed book so the only things you will be allowed to have on you are pens (blue or black ink only), your answer sheet and photo ID (e.g., student ID or driver's license).


Assessment Due Date

All students undertake the practical assessment in person in Rockhampton. The practical assessment will be held on Saturday of Week 11. Times TBA via Moodle.


Return Date to Students

Within 2 weeks of practical assessment


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

For the practical assessment, your responses are scored according to the following criteria:

  • correctness, relevance and completeness of the response to the question asked
  • correct spelling and use of anatomical and physiological terminology


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Submission Instructions
Hard copy of answer sheet to be returned directly on completion of the practical assessment.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Identify the gross anatomical structures of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body
  • Describe the physiological mechanisms of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body
  • Describe the anatomical features of the human body focusing on musculoskeletal and neurovascular structures of the pelvis, perineum, and lower limbs
  • Explain the anatomical and physiological relationships of the human body focusing on the pelvis, perineum, and lower limbs.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?