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PTAS-1070 - Joint Structure & Function - Lecture
2.00 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program and BIOL-2710 Corequisite: HHSC-1020, PTAS-1080
(formerly PTA 107) This course provides the academic framework for the understanding of functional anatomy as related to PTA techniques and skills. Subjects include a study of the major muscle groups, innervations, skeletal anatomy, joint structure, and the relationship of these structures to exercise and functional activity. In addition, the course presents measurement techniques of goniometry and anthropometrics. (2 contact hrs) Center Campus. Fall semester only.