OTHA 1309 Human Structure and Function in Occupational Therapy

Study of the biomechanics of human motion. Emphasis on the musculoskeletal system including skeletal structure, muscles and nerves, and biomechanical assessment procedures.

Semester Hours

3

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

4

Prerequisite

BIOL 2301, BIOL 2101, ENGL 1301, PSYC 2314, OTHA 1305, and acceptance to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.

Corequisite

OTHA 1315, OTHA 1341, OTHA 1161.

End-of-Course Outcomes

Identify human skeletal structure by bones, boney landmarks, and muscles; analyze human motion by muscle function, innervation, and kinetics related to functional outcomes; identify normal and abnormal movement; and evaluate joint range of motion and muscle strength.