This is an online course on fundamental sports-related musculoskeletal anatomy which provides students with a basic understanding of the musculoskeletal structure and function of different body regions. Topics include an overview of the musculoskeletal system, spine, upper limb, and lower limb.
Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Instructor: CUHK Sports Medicine Team
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This is a course on fundamental sports-related musculoskeletal anatomy which provides students with a basic understanding of the musculoskeletal structure and function of different body regions. Topics include an overview of the musculoskeletal system, spine, upper limb, and lower limb.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
Students will be able to know more about the muscular system and the skeletal system, such as the functions of the muscular and skeletal system, the formation and composition of the skeleton, introduction to the bones, joints, ligament, cartilage and muscles.
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1 video1 assignment
This module will be focused on the spine which included the basic anatomy of the spine, such as the introduction of the vertebrae in different regions, movement of the spine and the muscles of the back and abdomen.
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1 video1 assignment
This module will be focused on the basic anatomy of the thoracic and the upper limb which included the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, major arteries and nerves of the thoracic region, shoulder joint, elbow joint and the hand and wrist region.
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1 video1 assignment
This module will be focused on the basic anatomy of the lower limb which included the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, major arteries and nerves of the pelvis and hip, knee joint and the foot and ankle region.
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3 videos2 readings3 assignments
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IB
5
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024
I have been searching for the perfect background refresher in anatomy and this was the perfect course. Take notes of the slides and you will do well!
KC
5
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2023
Great Course. The material is very in depth considering that it is beginner's level.
TA
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Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025
as DPT student it was so much helpful for anatomy
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