Support & Movement I

The Support and Movement block in year 1 of the core curriculum introduces the musculoskeletal system from a comparative perspective and will cover the normal development, gross and micro anatomy, physiology and function of bones and muscles, including their cellular, extracellular and molecular components. It will impart foundational biological and clinical knowledge about the musculoskeletal system and ask students to apply this knowledge. Blocks will use a combination of lectures, laboratories, group assignments, seminars, and out of class projects to teach and reinforce the information. Case examples will be used to help the students better understand, research, integrate and think about the concepts taught in the classroom and laboratory. 8 Credit Hours