LSB235 Anatomy of the Lower Limb

Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal

Overview

This is a foundational anatomy unit for clinical practice in Podiatry which requires a detailed understanding and knowledge of the systemic and regional anatomy of the lower limb. This unit introduces you to the theoretical and practical concepts of these two areas of anatomy. It builds on LQB187 human Anatomy and prepares you for your clinical studies.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Describe the detailed systematic anatomy of all structures that are localised within the lower limb, including osteology, arthrology, myology, angiology and neurology.
2. Identify the major structures that are localised within the lower limb using anatomical models, prosections of cadaveric lower limbs, and illustrations.
3. Describe the regional and surface anatomy of the pelvis, thigh, knee, leg, ankle and foot.
4. Describe examples of anatomical variability in the organs of the lower limb.

Content

Learning Approaches

This unit uses a blended approach to learning and teaching. You will be exposed to a variety of learning situations including weekly self - directed online resources, a workshop and a practical session. Materials available in the practical sessions will include models, skeletal material, prosections of cadaveric lower limbs and anatomical illustrations. Online resources will be available to assist online learning of these regions. Self-directed learning will be encouraged by giving you access to online resources. One aspect of this is a series of multiple-choice questions and practical questions that reflect the content and form the basis of the theory and practical assessments. You can access these from the unit Canvas site and use them to provide formative feedback on your understanding and progress.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Feedback on workbook will be provided by returning marked workbook to you and posting qualitative and quantitative feedback summaries on Canvas. Online and in-class feedback session will also be run to discuss challenging questions and provide advice on how to improve.

Assessment

Overview

Your assessment consists of three main assessment tasks. The first assessment, workbook, consists of 4 progressive tasks in practical classes in the form of authentic written questions and scenarios and one final book submission. This will require you to demonstrate your ability to understand the concepts and use appropriate terminology in a professional context.

Your second assessment, Practical Examination, will assess your ability to identify structures in the anatomical regions of the lower limb using anatomical models, human donor material and illustrations.

Your third assessment, Theory Examination, will assess your depth of theoretical understanding of anatomical and related clinical concepts.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Workbook

In your work as a podiatrist, you will encounter patients with lower limb injuries and pain, requiring you to apply your knowledge of regional anatomy to ascertain which anatomical structures could be involved and formulate a differential diagnosis. Your workbook will include 4 written clinical questions and scenarios related to podiatry clinical practice, as well as a graphical summary of regional and surface anatomy.

This is an assignment for the purpose of an extension.

Assessment: Practical Examination

You will be tested on your accuracy of visual identification of anatomical structures of the lower limb.

Assessment: Theory Examination

You will be tested on your depth of understanding of the anatomy of the lower limb and applied Knowledge. The exam will include different types of questions such as MCQ, short answer and clinical scenario questions.  

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Requirements to Study

Costs

Cost of lab gowns and safety protection glasses are the students responsibility.

Resources

Resource Materials

Prescribed text(s)

Chehrehasa. F. LSB235 Teaching and Learning Manual (updated annually), QUT Publishing

Recommended text(s)

Drake, R. L., (2024). Drake, Grey's Anatomy for students.

McMinn RMH, Hutching RT & Logan BM (1982) Colour Atlas of Foot and Ankle Anatomy, Wolfe

Moore, K. L.,  (2023). Moore"s Clinically Oriented Anatomy (8th ed.).

Safety and protective equipment

Practicals will require personal protective equipment supplied by each student:

1. Laboratory Gown - Rear fastening 100% cotton or polyester/cotton mix
2. Safety eye protection glasses - selected and used in accordance with Australian Safety Standards
3. Fully enclosed non-slip shoes

Other

Recommended: Skeletal foot model.

Risk Assessment Statement

This unit includes a mandatory laboratory component that involves the observation and handling of human donor material, including skeletal material, prosected regional anatomical specimens, and/or potted pathology specimens. As the viewing and handling of human donor material is embedded in the content and assessment of this unit, if you have any personal objections or cultural sensitivities to observing or handling human donor material, you are advised not to enrol in this unit, and choose an appropriate alternative with the advice of your course coordinator.

In order that you become proficient in necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. You will be required to review a series of online induction resources and material specific to this unit including the General Garden Point Laboratory Practice and Human Donor Preparedness online resources, and successfully complete an online quiz associated with each of theses inductions, before being allowed access to the laboratory. You are required to adhere to the safety requirements outlined in this material, and exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times when accessing human donor material. Check your Canvas site for information on how to access the induction material and quizzes, and complete the student declaration of compliance.

If you have an underlying health condition you are encouraged to consult the lecturer in charge of the unit, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions.