Musculoskeletal/Radiological Anatomy

Learning Objectives

This course consists of the detailed study of skeletal and dental anatomy, muscular anatomy and anatomy of great vessels in the human body. It will cover the biology of bones and teeth, the development of the skeleton and the normal skeletal variation that occurs between individuals, the muscular system and the imaging of the skeleton through x-rays. The course comprises twelve lectures followed by interactive/practical sessions on skeletal remains as well as virtual anatomy sessions on the Virtual Anatomy Table. Each session focuses on a particular part of the skeleton.

During this course the students will:

• learn in detail the anatomy of the skeletal and muscular system and large vessels with respect to identification and function per anatomical region of the human body
• get familiar with the anthropological landmarks and the terminology used in recording skeletal material
• be able to arrange all skeletal elements into their correct anatomical position
• apply knowledge of the anatomy of the skeleton to identify skeletal fragments of human origin
• learn the anatomy of the human dentition, the recording process and its significance with respect to aging, health and positive identification
• be taught basic principles of Skeletal Radiological Anatomy of the human body and to apply knowledge of the anatomy of the skeleton to interpret basic X-Ray images
• have the opportunity to study skeletal and virtual material with the objective to identify anatomical parts and understand human anatomical variation and its significance in forensic investigations
• appreciate and respect the human remains that are comprising the teaching collection and are available for their education

Lectures

1. Anatomy of the Cranium
2. Dental  Anatomy
3. Skeletal Anatomy of Thorax, Spine and Pelvis
4. Skeletal Anatomy of the Upper limb
5. Skeletal Anatomy of the Lower Limb
6. Muscular Anatomy of the head and Neck
7. Muscular Anatomy of the Thorax and Abdomen
8. Muscular Anatomy of the Pelvis
9. Muscular Anatomy of the Upper limb
10. Muscular Anatomy of the Lower Limb
11. X-Ray Anatomy I
12. X-Ray Anatomy II

Interactive/Practical sessions

• 10x2h Skeletal anatomy practical sessions
• 4x1h Virtual anatomy practical sessions (Anatomage table)

Recommended Bibliography

• Lecture notes and handouts
• White TD, Folkens PA. 2005 The Human Bone Manual. 1st ed. Academic Press
• White TD, Black MT, Folkens PA.  2011 Human Osteology. 3rd ed. Academic Press
• Scheuer L, Black, S Developmental Juvenile Osteology, 2000, San Diego, CA: Elsevier Academic Press