CHIR12004 - Neuromusculoskeletal Anatomy 1

Showing: 2026 HE Term 2
General Information

Unit Synopsis

This unit builds on the basic anatomy taught in Human Body Systems 1 and 2. Students will further develop their knowledge of anatomy, neuroanatomy and physiology, which will include studies in gross anatomy, embryology and histology, clinical and living anatomy. Students will integrate this, where appropriate, with other basic sciences. An emphasis will be placed on clinical anatomy of the limbs and trunk.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 2
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisites: BMSC11001 Human Body Systems 1 or BMSC11010 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 AND BMSC11002 Human Body Systems 2 or BMSC11011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2. 

 

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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2026

Term 1 - 2027 Profile
Brisbane

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).

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.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. On-campus Activity 0%
2. Practical Assessment 60%
3. Online Test 40%

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

Past Exams

Previous 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.

Source: SUTE
Feedback:
 Students felt they would have benefited from additional feedback from quizzes.

Recommendation:
 It is recommended that the unit coordinator provides more feedback for the quizzes.

Action Taken:
 Additional quizzes and supporting learning resources were implemented, with feedback provided through quiz review and assessment preparation activities.
Source: SUTE
Feedback:
 Some students felt the unit requirements could have been clearer.

Recommendation:
 It is recommended that the unit coordinator spend some time introducing students to the unit and assessments to ensure clarity around requirements.

Action Taken:
 Additional assessment information and unit guidance were provided throughout the term to improve clarity of expectations and requirements.
Source: SUTE
Feedback:
 Students valued the additional learning resources, quizzes and assessment preparation activities introduced during the unit.

Recommendation:
 It is recommended that the unit coordinator continues the use of structured learning resources and formative assessment activities to support student learning and assessment preparation.

Action Taken:
 In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback:
 Some students requested earlier access to learning materials and additional practical opportunities for anatomical landmark identification and OSPE preparation.

Recommendation:
 It is recommended that the unit coordinator provides learning materials and assessment preparation resources as early as practicable and continue to enhance hands-on learning opportunities within tutorials and practical classes.

Action Taken:
 In Progress
Unit Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the embryologic processes that underpin anatomy, neuroanatomy and physiology of the human body.
  2. Describe the osteology, arthrology, myology, arterial supply, venous and lymphatic drainage and innervation of the limbs and trunk.
  3. Identify on bones, models, images and the living subject, the structures forming the limbs and trunk.
  4. Describe the actions of the muscles, individually and collectively, of the limbs and trunk.
  5. Apply your knowledge of anatomy, neuroanatomy and physiology to clinical case studies.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
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• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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1 - Communication • • • • •
2 - Problem Solving • •
4 - Information Literacy • • • • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
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