2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

PT 711 Human Anatomy for Physical Therapy

This course presents a detailed study of anatomical structures of the human body, emphasizing the musculoskeletal system. This course includes diagnostic images and cadaver dissection.

Credits

4

Offered

Fall

Outcomes

  1. Use appropriate terminology to communicate information related to human anatomy.
  2. Use appropriate terminology to communicate information related to human anatomy.
  3. Identify bony sites of muscle attachment.
  4. Locate and identify muscles of the human body.
  5. Describe origin, insertion action, blood supply, and innervation associated with muscles of the human body.
  6. Identify the peripheral nerves associated with the upper and lower limbs.
  7. Identify the major arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels associated with the upper and lower limbs.
  8. Identify basic non-musculoskeletal anatomy in the cranial, spinal, thoracic, and abdominopelvic cavities.
  9. Examine diagnostic images for musculoskeletal anatomy and pathology.