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Review of anatomical structures in the lower extremity with primary emphasis on the knee joint and muscles of the thigh and leg.

Description

This presentation will provide a review of anatomical structures in the lower extremity with primary emphasis on the knee joint and muscles of the thigh and leg. Participants will be able to see structures in prepared cadaveric specimens.

Course Details

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Course Length

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Run Time: 4 hours

Attendee: Physical Therapists, PTA’s, Students, Athletic Trainers

Required Equipment: Personal Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone with access to Broadband Internet (<1.4 mbps)

Examination: 20-question test. Passing grade of 70% or higher required for certificate

Course Evaluation: Yes

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Workbook/Handout: Yes

Course Approvals/Certifications:

Outline

odule I

Unit 01: Introduction
Unit 02: Lecture on thigh muscles
Unit 03: A cadaver look at the thigh muscles
Unit 04: A lecture on structures of the knee
Unit 05: Structures of the knee (continued)
Unit 06: A cadaver view of the structures of the knee
Unit 07: Medial – Lateral Menisci
Unit 08: A lecture on Cruciate ligaments
Unit 09: A lecture on muscles of the leg
Unit 10: A cadaver view of the internal structures of the knee
Unit 11: Review of cadaver-knee anatomy

Module II

Unit 12: Continued lecture on knee
Unit 13: A cadaver dissection to review anatomy
Unit 14: Lecture on the structures of the thigh
Unit 15: Lecture on the the lower extremity
Unit 16: A lecture on the bones of the leg
Unit 17: Continued lecture on the lower leg
Unit 18: A cadaver view of the lower extremity and Tarsal tunnel
Unit 19: A cadaver view of the Anterior Compartment Muscles
Unit 20: Wrap up comments
Unit 21: Q and A with Jerome Danoff and Peter Leininger
Unit 22: Summary

Final Test

Certificate of Completion

Course Evaluation

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this class, you should be able to:

  • Identify major muscles of the hip and thigh and describe how these muscles control knee movement
  • Describe the structures and functions of the knee and how they relate to knee movement
  • Identify two neurological impingement problems associated with the lower extremity
  • Identify muscles of the leg and structures associated with the tarsal tunnel