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CH4220:Upper Extremity Biomechanics
- Lecture hours: 2
- Lab hours: 0
- Hours: 30
- Credit hours: 2
- Description:
This course provides a detailed analysis of the anatomy, normal biomechanics, and pathobiomechanics of the upper extremity and how they relate to common clinical neuromusculoskeletal maladies. This course is designed to lay the foundation for the clinical mastery of orthopedics and rehabilitation.
PREREQUISITE: Gross Anatomy & Embryology I; Spinal Biomechanics
Course List
Trimester-1
| Course# | Course Name | Lec | Lab | HRS | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN1330 | Spinal Anatomy | 3 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| AN1441 | Histology | 4 | 1 | 75 | 4.5 |
| AN1746 | Gross Anatomy & Embryology I | 4 | 6 | 150 | 7 |
| CH1110 | Chiropractic Paradigm | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| CH1213 | Palpation I | 1 | 3 | 60 | 2.5 |
| CM1550 | Human Biochemistry | 5 | 0 | 75 | 5 |
| EP1110 | Information Literacy in Health Sciences | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Total | 19 | 10 | 435 | 24 | |
Trimester-2
| Course# | Course Name | Lec | Lab | HRS | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN2746 | Gross Anatomy & Embryology II | 4 | 6 | 150 | 7 |
| CH2213 | Palpation II | 1 | 3 | 60 | 2.5 |
| CH2220 | Spinal Biomechanics | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| CP2220 | Basic Communication & History Taking | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| MB2330 | General Microbiology | 3 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| PA2330 | General Pathology | 3 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| PH2762 | Cellular, Muscle, Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology | 6 | 2 | 120 | 7 |
| Total | 21 | 11 | 480 | 26.5 | |
Trimester-3
| Course# | Course Name | Lec | Lab | HRS | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN3441 | Human Neuroanatomy | 4 | 1 | 75 | 4.5 |
| CH3213 | Adjusting Procedures I | 1 | 3 | 60 | 2.5 |
| CH3220 | Lower Extremity Biomechanics | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| CP3220 | Fundamentals of Clinical Reasoning | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| DI3220 | Physics Principles of Diagnostic Imaging | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| MB3440 | Pathogenic Microbiology | 4 | 0 | 60 | 4 |
| PA3330 | Systems Pathology I | 3 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| PH3762 | Genitourinary, Gastroenteric, Endocrine & Neurophysiology | 6 | 2 | 120 | 7 |
| Total | 24 | 6 | 450 | 27 | |
Trimester-4
| Course# | Course Name | Lec | Lab | HRS | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH4220 | Upper Extremity Biomechanics | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| CH4314 | Adjusting Procedures II | 1 | 4 | 75 | 3 |
| CP4220 | Advanced Communication & History Taking Skills | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| CP4330NT | Nutrition I | 3 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| CP4543 | Physical Examination & Diagnosis | 4 | 3 | 105 | 5.5 |
| CP5110 | Dermatology | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| DI4322 | Introduction to Imaging Interpretation | 2 | 2 | 60 | 3 |
| EP4110 | Research Methods & Clinical Biostatistics | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| PA4330 | Systems Pathology II | 3 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 19 | 9 | 420 | 23.5 | |
Trimester-5
| Course# | Course Name | Lec | Lab | HRS | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH5314 | Adjusting Procedures III | 1 | 4 | 75 | 3 |
| CH5433 | Orthopedics I | 3 | 3 | 90 | 4.5 |
| CP5110.D | Dermatology | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| CP5220.TP | Toxicology & Pharmacology | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| CP5221.SA | Senior Adult Health & Wellness | 2 | 1 | 45 | 2.5 |
| CP5220.CP | Clinical Psychopathology | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| CP5441 | Women's & Children's Health | 4 | 1 | 75 | 4.5 |
| DI5433 | Imaging Interpretation I | 3 | 3 | 90 | 4.5 |
| EP5220 | Principles of Evidence-Based Practice | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 12 | 480 | 26 | |
Trimester-6
| Course# | Course Name | Lec | Lab | HRS | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH6102 | Soft Tissue Mobilization | 0 | 2 | 30 | 1 |
| CH6213 | Adjusting Procedures IV | 1 | 3 | 60 | 2.5 |
| CH6220 | Hypotheses and Basic Science Concepts in Chiropractic | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| CH6322 | Orthopedics II | 2 | 2 | 60 | 3 |
| CP6212 | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 1 | 2 | 45 | 2 |
| CP6220 | Applied Clinical Reasoning | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| CP6330.ID | Internal Diagnosis I | 3 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| CP6330.NT | Nutrition II | 3 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| CP6542 | Clinical Neurology | 4 | 2 | 90 | 5 |
| DI6103 | X-Ray Positioning | 0 | 3 | 45 | 1.5 |
| Total | 18 | 14 | 480 | 25 | |
Trimester-7
| Course# | Course Name | Lec | Lab | HRS | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH7220 | Case Management | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| CH7220.PR | Theoretic Models & Applied Principles in Chiropractic | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| CL7409 | Clinic I | 0 | 9 | 135 | 4.5 |
| CP7220 | Health Promotion | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| CP7330 | Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis | 3 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| CP7323 | Rehabilitation & Active Care | 2 | 3 | 75 | 3.5 |
| CP7330.ID | Internal Diagnosis II | 3 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| DI7322 | Imaging Interpretation II | 2 | 2 | 60 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 14 | 450 | 23 | |
Trimester-8
| Course# | Course Name | Lec | Lab | HRS | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH8110 | Health Care Ethics | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| CH8110CAM | Intro to Complimentary & Alternative Medicine | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| CH8440 | Differential Diagnosis and Management | 4 | 0 | 60 | 4 |
| CH8550 | Business Law, Practice Management & Insurance | 5 | 0 | 75 | 5 |
| CL812020 | Clinic II (15 weeks) | 0 | 20 | 300 | 12 |
| CP8220 | Emergency Procedures | 2 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| EP8110 | Applied Research Methods | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 20 | 510 | 26 | |
Trimester-9
| Course# | Course Name | Lec | Lab | HRS | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL912020 | Clinic III (17 weeks) | 0 | 20 | 340 | 12 |
| Total | 0 | 20 | 340 | 12 | |
Trimester-10
| Course# | Course Name | Lec | Lab | HRS | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL1012020 | Clinic IV (17 weeks) | 0 | 20 | 340 | 12 |
| Total | 0 | 20 | 340 | 12 | |
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