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COURSE DESCRIPTION

PTA 173 — Applied Anatomy Lab  (3 cr)

Laboratory course focusing on human anatomy with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and functional movement.  External palpation and identification of structures is explained and their relationship to function. Application of basic principles of kinesiology (the study of the body in motion) will be presented.  Data collection and assessment pertaining to joint range of motion, manual muscle testing, and respiration will be taught. Prerequisite:  Grade of 2.0 or better in previous PTA courses and concurrent enrollment in PTA 103, 104, 105. (SFCC)
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