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2025-2026 / ANAT0227-2

Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system

Duration

18h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation3 crédits 
 Bachelor in motor sciences3 crédits 

Lecturer

Thierry Thirion

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Anatomy of upper and lower limb.

1. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system - Introduction.

2. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system - Upper limb (shoulder and arm)

3. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system - Upper limb (elbow and forearm).

4. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system - Upper limb (wrist and hand).

5. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system - Lower limb (hip and thigh).

6. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system - Lower limb (knee).

7. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system - Lower limb (leg and foot).

8. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system - Comparative anatomy (revision course).

9. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system - Anatomical sections of the limbs.





   

 


 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Master functionnal anatomy before appraoching therapy



Define 

  • Name the anatomical structures of the bones, joints, and muscles of the upper and lower limbs.

  • Define the concepts of descriptive, topographic, and functional anatomy.

  • Define the concepts of joint stability and mobility.

Explain / Describe 

  • Explain the functional differences between the upper limb and the lower limb in relation to their anatomy.

  • Explain the action of the muscles of the locomotor system.

  • Explain the potential for joint mobility in relation to their anatomical structure.

  • Describe the anatomical features that allow for joint stability.

  • Rename/schematize the elements of anatomical sections as a tool for integrating structures in space.

  • Name/label the anatomical elements on a diagram.

Use / Interpret (Apply)

  • Use anatomical sections to represent the three-dimensional organization of the structures of the locomotor system.

Proposed Learning Objectives

This course is an introduction to the basics of descriptive, topographic, and functional anatomy of the locomotor system. At the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and name the main bony, joint, and muscular structures of the upper and lower limbs.

  • Define and distinguish the concepts of descriptive, topographic, and functional anatomy, as well as the concepts of joint stability and mobility.

  • Describe the spatial organization of the structures using anatomical sections.

  • Represent and annotate anatomical structures using sections and diagrams.

  • Explain muscle actions and joint properties.

  • Distinguish the functions of the upper and lower limbs based on their anatomy.

  • Use anatomical sections to represent the three-dimensional organization of the structures of the locomotor system.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Nothing.

The first "Introduction" course covering the basic notions, plans and axes. It must be mastered from the start. It contains specific terminology that will be used throughout the teaching.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Oral course

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège


Further information:

PPT présentations and syllabus will be the references for the exams

A new syllabus containing illustrative diagrams of the course is available on the eCampus website.

Les références suggérées en support au cours sont :
- Les schémas de travaux pratiques de l'anatomie (Vigot).
- Les livres de Kapandji : physiologie articulaire membres supérieurs et membres inférieurs.
- Atlas d'anatomie Prométhée : Anatomie générale et système locomoteur.
- Application Visible Body.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam


Further information:

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Presentations will be available on line (eCampus).

 

A new syllabus containing illustrative diagrams of the course is available on the eCampus website.

 

Contacts

Prof Th. Thirion

Secrétariat accessible du lundi au vendredi de 8h00 à 11h00 :
CHU Sart-Tilman, BC+2 Route 388 - Porte 85
Tel : +32 4 3237222
E-mail : chirortho@uliege.be

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