STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      List the anatomical structures of the body systems

 II.     Describe the physiological properties of the body systems

 III.    Discuss the location and basic organization of the body systems

 IV.     Differentiate among the major body cavities and their subdivisions

 V.      Identify the abdominopelvic quadrants and the organs contained within them

 VI.     Demonstrate the ability to utilize anatomical position and anatomical terminology

 VII.    Discuss the major tissue types, and their locations and give examples of each type

 VIII.   Discuss the anatomy and physiology of skeletal system and associated structures

 IX.     Explain axial and appendicular divisions of the skeletal system

 X       List the classifications of bones and provide examples of each

 XI.     Define bony landmarks according to their significance in massage therapy

 XII.    Identify bony landmarks that are endangerment sites in massage therapy

 XIII.   Examine bony landmarks through palpation

 XIV.    Compare synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic and diarthrotic joints

 XV.     Utilize anatomical terminology to identify the major articulations of the body

 XVI.    List the structures associated with synovial joints

 XVII.   Describe the classifications of synovial joints; provide examples of each type

 XVIII.  Demonstrate all movements possible at each synovial joint

 XIX.    Discuss the anatomy and physiology of muscle tissue

 XX      Categorize the connective tissue components of the muscular system

 XXI.    Discuss microscopic anatomy and physiology of muscle tissue and its associated connective tissue components

 XXII.   Demonstrate and explain the types of muscular contraction

 XXIII.  Describe and palpate the location of the major muscles/muscle groups

 XXIV.   Describe the fiber direction of the major muscles and the significance of fiber direction to the massage therapist

 XXV.    Identify the origin and insertion of the major muscles

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      General Anatomy & Physiology of the body systems

         A.      Introduction to the cells, tissues and the body compass

                 1.      Biological prefixes, suffixes, movement (action) terminology, directional terminology, regional terminology, planes of the body

         B.      Integumentary (skin)

         C.      Skeletal

         D.      Muscular

         E.      Nervous

                 1.      Neurological laws

                 2.      Dermatomes

         F.      Endocrine

         G.      Cardiovascular

         H.      Lymphatic

         I.      Urinary

         J.      Respiratory

         K.      Gastrointestinal

         L.      Reproductive

         M.      Effect of stress on body systems

         N.      Effect of massage therapy on body systems

 II.     Detailed anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system

         A.      Associated structures: cartilage, ligaments and joints

         B.      Anatomy of long bones

         C.      Histology of osseous tissue

         D.      Bony marking terminology

         E.      Synovial joint structures: articular cartilage, joint capsule, joint cavity, synovial membrane, synovial fluid, accessory ligaments, bursae, synovial sheaths.

 III.    Synovial joints

         A.      Classfications: monoaxial, biaxial, multiaxial

         B.      Movements: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, supination, pronation, plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, eversion, circumduction, rotation, elevation, depression, protraction, retraction, opposition, lateral deviation.

 IV.     Detailed anatomy and physiology of the muscular system

         A.      Muscle parts: belly, attachments: tendon of origin, tendon of insertion

         B.      Muscle fiber arrangement: parallel, convergent, fusiform, circular, pennate

         C.      Muscle fiber direction

         D.      Coordination of movement: agonist, prime mover, antagonist, synergist, secondary mover, fixator, stabilizer

         E.      Reciprocal inhibition (Sherrington¿s law)

         F.      Microscopic muscle tissue anatomy and associated structures

                 1.      Myofibrils, myofilaments, sarcolemma, sarcomeres

                 2.      Fasciculi

                 3.      Endomysium, epimysium, perimysium

                 4.      Deep fascia, myofascia

                 5.      Tendon, tendon sheath, retinacula

                 6.      Aponeurosis

         G.      Microscopic muscle physiology

                 1.      Stretch receptors, golgi tendon organs

                 2.      Muscle fiber types: fast twitch, slow twitch, intermediate fibers

                 3.      Muscular contraction and relaxation

                         a.      Motor neuron

                         b.      Motor unit

                         c.      Neuromuscular junction

                         d.      Synaptic transmission

                         e.      All-or-none response

                         f.      Muscle fiber recruitment

                         g.      ATP, ADP