Movement
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MGEM1002 | Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine | 1 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MGEM1002
- School
- Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module will introduce students to the study of musculoskeletal and nervous systems in the context of medical physiology. The module will cover the normal anatomy, physiology, and cell biology of skin and connective tissue, types of muscle and bone, before moving on to discuss joint structure, biomechanics, the nervous system, and the control of locomotion. Practical content primarily covers basic anatomy and physiology of the aforementioned systems.
Target Students
Students on the Qualifying Year of the BSc in Medical Physiology and Therapeutics.
Classes
Delivery via approximately 20 lectures, complemented with tutorials and practical sessions. Online learning and directed components provide approximately 44 hours of scheduled learning. Activities may take place every teaching week of the semester.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: 1500 word - essay
- 50% Exam 1 (1-hour): MFQ & SAQ exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the organisation, structural features, and functions of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and to describe the respective roles of these systems in health and disease. The module will also help to develop transferable, professional scientific skills.Learning Outcomes
Describe the structure and function of the skin and its role in normal physiology
Explain the way in which bones are classified and describe common bone structures (e.g spongy and compact bone)
Describe the functional anatomy and organisation of the musculoskeletal system and demonstrate understanding of joint classification and function (including the functions of cartilage and the synovium) in the context of health and common disease states (e.g. arthritis and osteoporosis).
Describe the structure and function of skeletal muscle (muscle fibre types, respective roles in physical performance), and explain the sliding filament model of contractility
Explain the molecular basis of contractility and cellular metabolism in skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle, and describe the structure and function of a basic motor unit.
Explain levels of organisation within the nervous system (e.g. ANS, ENS, CNS, PNS).
Explain the role of the motor system in regulating muscle activity (including the basic cellular anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and the NMJ).
Describe basic reflexes, synaptic structure, propogation of action potentials, and response of the motor system to injury
Understand basic aspects of motor control, and explain the role of sensory feedback in guiding movement
Demonstrate understanding of the means to record and analyse EMG data from human subjects and the means to investigate nerve conduction velocities
Demonstrate an understanding as to how gait can be examined and described
Use CAL packages for simulated experiments, relating to muscle physiology (stimulus voltage/ response of relationships, summation, tetanus, length-tension relationship, and the clinical relevance of different blocking agents
Independent study skills to support life-long learning and professional development
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team working abilities
Learn how to search for relevant information from the scientific literature and promote independent, enquiry based learning
Develop digital competencies