Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/28/06
PTA103AB 19996-20062	LEC	0.50 Credit(s)	0.50 Period(s)
Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity
Kinesiological analysis of movement in the joints of the upper extremity in the human body. Joint structure and muscle function emphasized. Stabilizing and motion producing forces for specific joint complexes. Prerequisites: PTA103AA or permission of the department.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
PTA103AB   19996-20062	Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity

1.	Describe specific landmarks and characteristics of the bones of the upper extremity including the shoulder girdle. (I, II, and III)
2.	Describe the stabilizing and motion producing forces occurring at the shoulder girdle complex. (I)
3.	Describe the stabilizing and motion producing forces occurring at the elbow complex. (II)
4.	Describe the stabilizing and motion producing forces occurring at the wrist/hand complex. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
PTA103AB   19996-20062	Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity

I. Shoulder Girdle Complex A. Definition of the shoulder girdle complex B. Bones and joints C. Range of motion D. Muscular forces E. Origins and insertions F. Ligamentous stability G. Analysis of function II. Elbow/Forearm Complex A. Definition of the elbow/forearm complex B. Bones and joints C. Range of motion D. Muscular forces E. Ligamentous stability F. Origins and insertions G. Analysis of function III. Wrist/Hand Complex A. Definition ofthe wrist/hand complex B. Bones and joints C. Range of motion D. Muscular forces E. Ligamentous stability F. Origins and insertions G. Analysis of function

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