BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (BPT) COURSE (Orthopaedics/ Neurological Science/ Cardio pulmonary Science/ Community Based Rehabilitation/ Paediatrics/ Sport)

1. General Anatomy: Introduction to Anatomy, terms and terminology. Regions of Body, Cavities and systems. Surface anatomy – musculo-skeletal, vascular, cardiopulmonary system General Embryology. Applied anatomy. 2. Musculoskeletal system. Connective tissue & its modification, tendons, membranes, special connective tissue. Bone structure, blood supply, growth, ossification, and classification. Muscle classification, structure and functional aspect. Joints – classification, structures of joints, movements, range, limiting factors, stability, blood supply, nerve supply, dislocations and applied anatomy. 2(a). Upper extremity: Bony architecture Joints – structure, range of movement Muscles – origin, insertion, actions, nerve supply Major nerves – course, branches and implications of nerve injuries Development of limb bones, muscles and anomalies Radiographic identification of bone and joints Applied anatomy 2(b). Lower Extremity: Bony architecture Joints – structure, range of movement Muscles – origin, insertion, actions, nerve supply Major nerves – course, branches and implications of nerve injuries Development of limb bones, muscles and anomalies Radiographic identification of bone and joints Applied anatomy 2(c). Spine and thorax Back muscles - Superficial layer, Deep muscles of back, their origin, insertion, action and nerve supply. Vertebral column – Structure & Development, Structure & Joints of vertebra Thoracic cage Radiographic identification of bone and joints Applied anatomy 2(d). Head and neck: Cranium Facial Muscles – origin, insertion, actions, nerve supply Temporo mandibular Joints – structure, types of movement 3. Nervous system Classification of nervous system Nerve – structure, classification, microscopy with examples. Neurons, classification with examples. Simple reflex arc.