Anatomy of the locomotor system and movement analysis

LIEPR1028  2016-2017  Louvain-la-Neuve

Anatomy of the locomotor system and movement analysis
7.0 credits
52.5 h + 7.5 h
2q

Teacher(s)
Behets Wydemans Catherine (coordinator) ; Thonnard Jean-Louis ; Louis Marc ;
Language
Français
Main themes
Main themes The main themes are: - the detailed description of the joints, their muscles and the corresponding nerves - the movement analysis of each joint : axes, ranges, facilitations and limitations.
Aims
The student will gain a space perception of the various components of the locomotor system as well as their nervous control. He or she will be able to consider the specific mobility of each anatomical region and to functionnally integrate all the components of the same movement.

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Content
Content and teaching method - Anatomy of the locomotor system (bones, joints, muscles, peripheral nerves). - Movement analysis of each joint. - Analysis of postures and dynamic gesture. - Practical work : analysis of bones.
Other information
Prerequisite : Essentials of systematic and functional anatomy (IEPR1002) and Mechanics and biomechanics (IEPR1005). Evaluation : written Support : notes, atlas, anatomical pieces, websites (iCampus)
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Program title
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
7
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Bachelor in Motor skills : General
7
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