- Docente: Milena Arniani
- Credits: 2
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module the student has the knowledge and the ability to understand the principles of kinesiology in relation to the basic gestures of human movement, the extent and quality of excursion of joint fulcrums, strength and muscle length.
Course contents
GENERAL CONCEPTS
Planes and axes of movement
Elements of functional anatomy of bones, joints and muscles
THE SPINE
Generalities and anatomical-functional premises.
The spine as a whole, functional units and characteristics of the various movements.
The different segments that make it up:
The pelvic girdle: anatomical-functional premises.
pelvic kinesiology in relation to the spine and lower limbs
The lumbar spine
The dorsal spine and thorax, the rib cage as a whole
The cervical spine
THE HEAD AND THE TEMPORO-MANDIBULAR ARTICULATION: the skull, bones and muscles. The temporo-mandibular joint, anatomo-functional premise and analysis of movements.
THE TRACK-HUMERAL TRACKS
Anatomo-functional premises. Relations with the trunk.
THE SHOULDER: anatomical-functional premises, analysis of movements
THE ELBOW: anatomical-functional premises, prono-supination
THE WRIST: anatomical-functional premises, relationships with the hand and movements
THE HAND: analytical kinesiology of the carpus, metacarpophalangeal and fingers.
The ANCA: anatomical-functional premises and analysis of movements
THE KNEE: anatomical-functional premises, analysis of movements
THE ANKLE AND THE FOOT: anatomical-functional premises, analysis of the different movements, analytical kinesiology of the tarsus, metatarsophalangeal and fingers.
Readings/Bibliography
Reference text:
I. A. Kapandji Functional Anatomy - Vol. 1, 2 and 3 - Monduzzi Editore
Reference texts:
W. Platzer-Human Anatomy-Locomotor System 1, Casa ed.Ambrosiana
Blandine Calais-Germain-Anatomy of Movement- vol.1 The Archer
Frank H. Netter, M.D.-Atlas of Human Anatomy-Novartis Edizioni
Jutta Hochschild- Locomotor System. Anatomy and functions, practical aspects for manual therapy, Edi-Ermes
Vincenzo Pirola-Kinesiology, The Human Movement applied to re-education and sports activities, Edi-ermes
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Assessment methods
Written test lasting 45 minutes
10 short open-ended questions
10 multiple choice questions
Score for each short open question = 0-2
Score for each closed question = 0-1
Teaching tools
PC and video projector, anatomical models
Office hours
See the website of Milena Arniani