Module Details
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Title MUSCULOSKELETAL BIOMECHANICS
Code ENGG410
Coordinator Dr R Akhtar
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
R.Akhtar@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To introduce biomechanics terminology and concepts. To develop knowledge of biomechanics of tissues and structures of the musculoskeletal system (bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, skeletal muscle). To develop knowledge of biomechanics of joints (knee, hip, foot and ankle) to develop understanding of biomechanics of human movement.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of biomechanics

(LO2) Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the structure and biomechanical of hard and soft tissues

(LO3) Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the structure and biomechanical of hard and soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system.

(LO4) Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the biomechanics of human gait and techniques to measure and analyse human movement.

(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

Syllabus
 

Basic biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Biomechanics of bone. Biomechanics of articular cartilage. Biomechanics of tendons and ligaments. Biomechanics of skeletal muscle. Biomechanics of joints (knee, hip, lumbar spine and the foot) Human movement. The Gait Cycle Inverse and forward dynamical modelling.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 – Synchronous teaching sessions weekly using Teams or Zoom to replace lectures, supplemented by provision of asynchronous self-study materials in Canvas

Teaching Method 2 – Tutorials

The synchronous teaching sessions, and asynchronous provision of self-study materials, are to replace conventional lectures, used to provide an understanding of musculoskeletal biomechanics and cover problem-solving. Tutorial sessions will be held within the scheduled lecture slots.

Teaching Method 3 – Practical Assessments

The practical assessments for Assignments 3 and 4 are designed to be conducted at home and therefore will not be affected by remote learning.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

   12

       36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 114
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assignment 3: Report on anthropometry techniques      25       
Assignment 4: Analysis of human movement data      25       
Assessment 2 - Tissue Biomechanics There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  2 hours    25       
Assessment 1 - Tissue Biomechanics There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  2 hours    25       

Recommended Texts
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