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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

This Going Out On a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb training is a six weeks online course. Penn University designed and offered this course through the EDX platform. This course was explained by James S. White.

The anatomy lab is no longer limited to first-year medical students. Anyone can learn about the upper limb without using a cadaver with this online anatomy course.

This course will introduce you to the anatomy of the upper limb using basic human anatomical terminology and then examine the bones of the upper limb and how they articulate at joints using what you've learned. Users can also learn about the muscles that move those joints, as well as the upper limb's innervation and blood supply.

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The Highlights

  • Six weeks online course
  • Video transcript
  • 2-3 hours per week
  • Instructor-paced

Programme Offerings

  • Introductory level
  • PennX University designed syllabus

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

The Going Out on a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb certification fee varies for the different kinds of tracks mentioned below chosen by the candidates.

Going Out on a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb Fee Structure

Description

Amount in INR

Fee Details

Rs. 3,998


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

  • Completion of Pennx University's Going Out on a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb certification by the EDX Platform. Candidates must participate in and successfully complete the course in order to receive the certification.

What you will learn

After completing this Going Out on a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb certification syllabus users can understand the Anatomical terminology and detailed understanding of upper limb bones and muscles, as well as the actions of each upper limb muscle and upper limb innervation and blood supply.


Who it is for

Candidates interested in the medical field and learning about the anatomy of limbs, bones, and muscles are encouraged to apply for this course.


Admission Details

Students may take the following steps to gain admission to Going Out on a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb certification course classes:  

Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.edx.org/course/going-out-on-a-limb-anatomy-of-the-upper-limb

Step 2: Participants must create an account on the Edx website.

Step 3: Only after the participant has registered and logged in is admission confirmed.

The Syllabus

  • Overview
  • Anatomic Terminology and Limb Regions
  • Osteology and Skeletal Anatomy; Muscle Actions
  • Muscle Attachments; Planes of Motion

  • The Nervous System: Overview
  • The Brachial Plexus: Motor Innervation
  • The Brachial Plexus: Sensory Innervation; Blood Supply

  • Elevation and Depression
  • Protraction, Retraction, Medial Rotation, and Lateral Rotation

  • Structure of the Joint; Flexion and Extension
  • Abduction, Adduction, and the Rotator Cuff

  • Elbow: Flexion, Extension, Supination, and Pronation
  • Wrist: Structure of the Joint; Flexion and Extension

  • Bony Structure, the Carpal Tunnel, and Extrinsic Muscles of the Hand
  • Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand
  • Extrinsic and Intrinsic Muscles of the Thumb

Instructors

Penn Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who explains this Going Out on a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb Online Course?

This online course was explained by James S. White, a professor at Pennx University.

2: How long does this Going Out on a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb Certification Online Course last?

The course is six weeks long and requires 2-3 hours per week to complete.

3: Is a video transcript of this course available?

Yes, an English video transcript for this course is available.

4: Who created the online course syllabus?

This course was created and offered by Penn University via the EDX platform.

5: Is this online course self-paced or instructor-led?

This online course is instructor-paced.

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