ANA708 - CLINICAL ANATOMY of THE LOWER LIMB

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CLINICAL ANATOMY of THE LOWER LIMB ANA708 1st Semester 1 0 1 2
PrequisitesANA701 SOMATOMOTOR SYSTEM COURSE WOULD BE TAKEN
Course languageEnglish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Demonstration
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Cem Denk, Doç. Dr. Ceren Günenç BeÅŸer 
Course objectiveTo provide sound knowledge on the anatomy of the lower limb, discuss most recent scientific studies on the area. 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1- Define the anatomical structures of the lower limb with their relation, anatomical system that they are involved, and their clinical aspects,
  2. 2- Define the functions of the anatomical structures of the lower limb, with the possible symptoms and signs in possible lesions,
  3. 3- Analyze and discuss the results of anatomical and clinical studies on the lower limb and plan new studies on the area.
Course ContentThe structure, relation and function of the bones, joints, muscles, vessels, nerves and other anatomical structures of the lower limb. 
References1- Taner D, ed. Fonksiyonel Anatomi Ekstremiteler ve Sırt Bölgesi. Beşinci Baskı. İstanbul, Palme Yayınevi, 2011.
2- Moore KL, Dalley AF, Agur AMR. Clinically oriented Anatomy. 6th Ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
3- Current medical literature
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1General information about bones
Week 2General information about joints
Week 3General information about muscles
Week 4Bones of the lower limb
Week 5Joints of the lower limb
Week 6Lumbosacral plexus
Week 7Gluteal region
Week 8Anterior and medial aspects of thigh, femoral triangle
Week 9Posterior aspect of thigh
Week 10Anterior and medial aspects of leg
Week 11Posterior aspect of leg
Week 12Anatomy of foot vessels and lymphatics o flower limb
Week 13Vessels and lymphatics of lower limb
Week 14Clinical anatomy of lower limb
Week 15Studying for final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training110
Assignments110
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar110
Midterms00
Final exam170
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes330
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes170
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 1 14
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14114
Presentation / Seminar Preparation11010
Project000
Homework assignment11010
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 11212
Total Workload313460

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Using knowledge of anatomy at high level for building hypothesis, solving and developing them.    X
2. Creating an innovative way of thinking in the field of anatomy for scientific methods, designs or applications or implementing /applying a known idea for the methodsand designsin the field of anatomy.    X
3. Designing, applying and finalizing an anatomical study using suitable Technologies    X
4. Accessing the latest information in the field of anatomy and evaluating them in a systematic manner.   X 
5. Presenting and publishing the results of his academic studies in national and international academic platforms.     X
6. Knowing the importance of ethical principles and ethics committees for individuals and for the society.     X
7. Evaluating the anatomy-related information in a criticizing manner.    X
8. Having the skills of oral and written communication, collaboration, defending his opinions; for working at his own field, the other fields of medicine, scientific and social communities.   X 
9. Leadership ability to resolve the problems in novel and interdisciplinary environments when necessary.    X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest