Physiotherapy (B160)

Learning Objectives - Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system - Understand the mechanisms of normal breathing and structures involved - Understand ventilation, gas transport and gaseous exchange - Understand normal lung compliance - Apply knowledge of these normal mechanisms to clinical practice

Learning Objectives - Understand the structure and function of the vertebrae column - Identify the key anatomical features of the 3 regions of the spinal column - Identify boney landmarks on palpation - Consider the structure and function of the vertebral column in relation to pathology - Posture analysis - Link the anatomy to posture and movement - Understand the range of functional movement of the vertebrae column