4 ECTS credits
100 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1023769CNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (C) Bachelor - specialised level.
The segmental anatomy of the limbs, the trunk and the neck, of which a basic knowledge was aquired during the theoretical courses of the first bachelor year (Anatomy as prerequisit) , are studied in detail by the students on the basis of practical dissection sessions on human corpses.
100% attendance at the lessons is obligatory to participate on the exam. In case of absence, legal proof is necessary (officially registered at the faculty secretariat). Even in case of legitimate absence, active participation in at least 50% of the practical sessions is necessary to participate on the exam.
Students perform a full dissection of the musculoskeletal system on human cadavers under supervision of experienced teachers. Additionally, demonstrations are performed on prodissected specimen, plastinated specimen and plastic models.
student groups may additionally be requested to prepare a demonstrations of specific regions which may be registerd by video and included as teaching materials
Students must have a white lab-coat, single use plastic gloves and dissection materials; they can buy this materials from the dissection lab. a minimum cost of 40€ and a maximum of 100€ is previewed for this extra's.
If you experience payment difficulties because of these additional costs, you can contact Student Social Services.
More information can be found on student.vub.be/en/social-service#financial-support.”
The student has a profound knowledge about the 3D-aspect of the human musculoskeletal anatomy (myology, peripheral neuro anatomy, vascularisation) and the anatomy of the cardiorespiratory and gastrointestinal systems
- The student knows all the dissected structures
- The student is able to differentiate between different anatomical structures
- The student knows the morphological features, functions and eventually innervation and vascularisation of the visible anatomical structures
- The students can derive the function of the anatomical structures based on their topographical organisation
- The student is able to demonstrate the functional relationship between structures (muscles, vessels, nerves) on the pre-dissected specimen
- The student is able to describe specific anatomical regions on the pre-dissected specimen
- The student is able to link the visible anatomical structures to his basic knowledge about osteology and arthrology
- The students is able to demonstrate the relationship between the visible structures and his knowledge and experience in palpatory anatomy
- the students shows respect towards the human body
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 50% of the final mark.
PRAC Teamwork determines 10% of the final mark.
PRAC Practical Assignment determines 40% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Teamwork category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Admittance to the exam is granted based on the rules expressed in the 'snijzaalreglement' (anatomical lab rules) which is provided on the leraning platform. without any written comment the student is considered to have read and accept this regulations. These regulations explicitly state that each absence has to be legalized. In case of unauthorized absence the participation in the examination will be refused (also in second/september period). This strict regulation is related to the specificity of the subject and to the respect which is required to the people who donated their body for teaching and research purposes.
for students with 'top-sport' status it is mandatory that their request to defer from this regulation should be adminstered and regulated by the 'dienst topssport en studie' at the sart of the academic year. in such case replacing task may be requested from the student.
The exam is oral without any written preparation. It is organized with the use of prodissected specimens ( + plastinated specimen and plastic and bony models). The required theoretical prerequisites may be evaluated by schemes drawn by the student during the examination.
The oral exam represents 50% of the final score. The practical teamwork ( related to attitude goals of this course) counts for 10% and the practical assignment for 40% of the final result.
The subscore(s) of group or individual tasks and exercises organised during the academic year, which for content or organisational reasons cannot be reorganized, will continue to be part of the overall final score for this course.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: default (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme for Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)