Anatomy 2

This is the blog for Otago Polytechnic's anatomy 2 course.

Aims

This course aims to provide students with a practical understanding of anatomical structures relevant to massage practice at an intermediate level.

Pre-requisites

• OPTM4 Anatomy 1

Co-requisites

• None

Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe normal structure and function of the bones of the skeleton
2. Identify bony landmarks, origins and insertions of muscles at an intermediate level, and the location of ligaments and retinacula
3. Demonstrate knowledge of bony landmarks, muscles and tissues of the body by palpation

Content

• Structure, function and bony landmarks of the major bones of the skeleton
• Origins and insertions of muscles at an intermediate level
• Major ligaments and retinacula
• Introduction to kinesiology