This pre-arrival package from the University of Nottingham is designed to give new BSc Physiotherapy students a head start in anatomy. It creatively introduces the subject by linking it to art and its historical context, featuring commissioned artwork to inspire learning. The resource provides a high-level overview of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular systems. It includes essential study sheets on the gait cycle, joint types, and biomechanical levers. The package concludes with an extensive, alphabetized glossary of key physiotherapy and anatomical terms
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This resource was created by the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Nottingham for its incoming BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy students. It is part of a structured induction program designed to ease students into the demanding curriculum and build a strong foundational knowledge of human anatomy, which is critical to the physiotherapy profession.
FAQ
Q: Will I be directly examined on the content of this booklet?
A: No, you will not be examined on this booklet alone. However, the anatomical knowledge it introduces will be tested as part of your first-year Human Functioning module.
Q: Is this all the anatomy I need to know for the degree?
A: Unfortunately not. This booklet is an overview and starting point, focusing on structures most relevant to physiotherapy. Your course will cover anatomy in much greater detail.
Q: How should I use this resource?
A: You can use it in any way that helps your learning—as an initial guide in your early stages or as a regular reference. It includes artwork for inspiration, key concept sheets, and a glossary for terminology.
Q: What is Part 2 of the Anatomy Package?
A: Part 2 is an e-resource designed to help you start learning basic anatomy concepts and test your existing knowledge through interactive elements.
Content of the File
Pages 14-27: Comprehensive Glossary. An A-Z list of hundreds of essential terms, abbreviations, and definitions used in physiotherapy and anatomy, serving as a core reference tool.
Pages 1-3: Introduction. Welcomes students, explains the purpose of the package, and addresses FAQs about its use and scope. Recommends key textbooks and resources.
Page 4: The Art of Anatomy. Discusses the historical link between anatomy and art, referencing Andreas Vesalius, and introduces commissioned artwork to inspire creative learning.
Pages 5-7: System Overviews. Provides illustrated, high-level summaries of the skeletal system (bone and joint types), muscular system (major muscle groups and functions), and nervous system (major plexuses and CNS/PNS).
Pages 8-9: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anatomy. Details the anatomy of the heart and its chambers, and the structures of the thorax, including the rib cage and diaphragm.
Pages 11-13:Study Sheets. Three focused sheets on:
The Gait Cycle: Breaking down the stages of walking.
Types of Joints: Classifying and illustrating the main synovial joints.
Levers: Explaining the three classes of levers in the human body with examples.
