BIO-165 Kinesiology & Myology I

Lecture and laboratory course designed to acquaint students with the detailed study of the major muscles of the torso and pelvis and their function. Focus will be placed on the origin, insertion, action, innervations, and range of motion of specific muscles. This course includes the study of name, shape, and location of bones and tendons as well as their related joints.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIO-171

Corequisite

BIO-172

Department

• Science & Technology

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

BIO 165: Kinesiology & Myology I

Department

Science and Technology

Course Description

Lecture and laboratory course designed to acquaint students with the detailed study of the major muscles of the torso and pelvis and their function. Focus will be placed on the origin, insertion, action, innervations, and range of motion of specific muscles. This course includes the study of name, shape, and location of bones and tendons as well as their related joints.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	3
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

BIO-171

Corequisites

BIO-172

Course Learning Outcomes

1. The students will demonstrate the ability to locate and name the major muscles and bones specified in the course outline
2. The students will recognize and define movement (action) for all the major muscles specified in the course outline
3. The students will recognize what bones and joints are associated with movement of a certain muscle
4. The students will name the anatomical attachments of the major muscle groups

Topic Outline

1. Muscle Function
2. Terminology
3. Lever Systems
4. Gross Anatomy of Skeleton
5. Microscopic and Gross Anatomy of Skeletal Muscles & Arthrology