PHTY613 Human Structure and Function for Physiotherapy II

Instructions

LO1: Apply anatomical knowledge of specific body systems to physiotherapy practice. (Comprehensive and accurate application of anatomical knowledge of structure and function for the specific body system/s)

LO3: Present work at the appropriate academic standard.(Comprehensive understanding of specialist ter ms evident) On ONE word document, respond to the questions listed in each of the FOUR (4) Sections (see page 2)

Divide your document into the following four sections:

Section A: Neurological system ? Sensing the Environment: Vestibular System (250 words) o

Section B: Neurological system ? Deciding to Act: Pre?frontal cortex (250 words) o

Section C: Musculoskeletal system – Upper Limb Function – The Elbow Region (250 words) o

Section D: Musculoskeletal system – Upper Limb Function – The Wrist and Hand (250 words)

Describe how the vestibular system contributes to maintaining your balance and keeping an object in focus when you move your head.

Include in your answer the peripheral organ, its transmission through the central nervous system and its destinations.

Describe how the pre?frontal cortex contributes to voluntary movement.

Include in your answer the key connections and associations which may influence these contributions to movement.

Describe the contribution of the elbow and proximal radioulnar joint to upper limb function.

Describe the key bony and joint features that contribute to the function of the elbow region.

Describe the contribution of the wrist, distal radioulnar joint and hand to upper limb function.

Select one movement that occurs at the wrist and outline what muscles act as prime movers (agonists) for that movement. In your answer, outline the nerve supply/ies to the muscle group/s selected.