Module Details

Module Code: BIOE8007
Title: Anatomy of Biomechanics
Long Title: Anatomy of Human Biomechanics
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5212 - Biomedical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers the anatomical basis of the biomechanics of selected major body systems: the musculoskeletal, nervous and circulatory, which are of significance for multinationals in the Cork area. The main emphasis is on living, functional anatomy. For example, joint study will focus on interactions between articular surface geometry, muscle force orientation and mechanical ligamentous constraints. There will be continual reference to clinical conditions. Course delivery will be through interactive lectures, combined with study of models.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the principles underlying the organisation of the musculoskeletal, nervous and circulatory systems
LO2 Discuss the morphology of the main joints of the human axial skeleton and limbs and of the main muscle groups and forces moving them
LO3 Describe the mechanisms (including neurological) by which these joint movements are brought about and how these may be altered in certain disorders
LO4 Describe the organisation of the trunk, head and neck, including that of the circulatory system
LO5 Describe the organisation of the blood supply to the heart and brain, and the consequences of its interruption
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Introduction
Anatomical terminology and organisation of skeletal, muscular, nervous and cardiovascular tissues
Joints
Classification by form; relationships of form to function; examples from limb joints
Muscle
Muscle types; skeletal muscle types; structure-function relationships; innervation
Nervous System
Organisation of brain and spinal cord; somatotopic organisation in the central nervous system; the production of movement
Limbs
Muscle groups and patterns of muscle organisation; functional anatomy of the principal joints (hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist)
Trunk, head and neck
Basic body plan; body wall – skeleton, muscles, innervation; organisation and distribution of cardiovascular components; blood supply to heart and brain; heart – morphology and function; coronary circulation; anatomy of stroke
Vertebeal column and pelvis
Structure – function relationships, including force transmission
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
MCQ, short answer questions and short exam questions
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
MCQ, short answer questions and short exam questions
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and review of anatomical models Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Anatomical model-based work Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and review of anatomical models Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Anatomical model-based work Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • R. L. Drake, W. Vogl, A. W. M. Mitchell. (2019), Gray’s Anatomy for students, 4th. Elsevier, [ISBN: 9780323393041].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Teaching resource, Selected anatomical models.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIOM_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering 5 Mandatory
CR_EPRDD_8 Certificate in Product Design and Development 2 Elective