Module-IV Semester 1

LOCOMOTION

Module-IV Semester 1

First Year MBBS

Duration First Week

SindhMedicalCollege

At the end of the Module , the student should be able to

Identify the importance of mesoderm in embryological basis of the diseases.

Recognize the various components & types of Connective Tissue.

Identify the congenital anomalies of cartilages.

Correlate the types, structure and function of bones and the mechanism of bone modeling and remodeling with background knowledge of mineral metabolism.

Identify break in weight transmission from upper limb to axial skeleton due to fractures of bones of pectoral girdle & resulting disabilities.

Correlate the clinical manifestation of shoulder region for e.g. winging scapula and drooping of shoulder by relating the muscles, ligaments and neurovascular bundle of scapular region.

Recognize the congenital anomalies of limbs by knowing their development.

Identify various nerve injuries in the arm at different levels

Recognize the importance of brachial artery

Identify the clinical manifestations of Colles’fracture in correlation to the knowledge of structures of forearm.

Recognize the importance of venous System of upper limb with localization of

Ante-cubital veins for drawing blood

Enumerate the muscles and joints of upper limbs involved in daily life activities

Mark the surface anatomy of major nerves and vessels of upper limb

Differentiate between the normal and abnormal radiographs of the upper limb .

Identify the effects of break in weight transmission from axial skeleton to lower limb due to fractures of bones of pelvic girdle & thigh.

Identify the clinical effects of lumbosacral root and nerve compression.

Recognize the importance of Varicose veins of lower limb.

Recognize the importance of compartments of lower limb.

Identify the injuries as a result of stab wound on front of thigh.

Differentiate femoral from inguinal hernia.

Indicate the importance of structures in gluteal region in maintaining normal posture and gait.

Recognize the clinical importance of Sciatic nerve.

Indicate the features of avascular necrosis of hip joint.

Identify the applied anatomy of foot drop.

Differentiate between normal and abnormal knee joint.

Recognize the effects of ischemia and neuropathy of foot.

Identify “flat foot” and its mechanical effects.

Enumerate the muscles, joints and nerves of lower limb involved in daily life activities

Mark the surface anatomy of major nerves and vessels of lower limb

Differentiate between the normal and abnormal radiographs of the lower limb.

Weekly Schedule Locomotor System

Time Table: First Week