Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Instructor: CUHK Sports Medicine Team

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

61 reviews

Beginner level

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4 hours to complete

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This is an online course on fundamental sports-related musculoskeletal anatomy which provides students with a basic understanding of the musculoskeletal structure and function of different body regions. Topics include an overview of the musculoskeletal system, spine, upper limb, and lower limb.

This is a course on fundamental sports-related musculoskeletal anatomy which provides students with a basic understanding of the musculoskeletal structure and function of different body regions. Topics include an overview of the musculoskeletal system, spine, upper limb, and lower limb.

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Students will be able to know more about the muscular system and the skeletal system, such as the functions of the muscular and skeletal system, the formation and composition of the skeleton, introduction to the bones, joints, ligament, cartilage and muscles.

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This module will be focused on the spine which included the basic anatomy of the spine, such as the introduction of the vertebrae in different regions, movement of the spine and the muscles of the back and abdomen.

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This module will be focused on the basic anatomy of the thoracic and the upper limb which included the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, major arteries and nerves of the thoracic region, shoulder joint, elbow joint and the hand and wrist region.

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1 video1 assignment

This module will be focused on the basic anatomy of the lower limb which included the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, major arteries and nerves of the pelvis and hip, knee joint and the foot and ankle region.

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3 videos2 readings3 assignments

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CUHK Sports Medicine Team

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

I have been searching for the perfect background refresher in anatomy and this was the perfect course. Take notes of the slides and you will do well!

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2023

Great Course. The material is very in depth considering that it is beginner's level.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

as DPT student it was so much helpful for anatomy

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