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Identify planes of the body
Assessment Strategies
Quiz
Criteria
Name the three cardinal planes of the body
Describe how planes intersect within the body
Distinguish planes of the body from planes of specific body parts
Examine the concept of an oblique plane
Describe the non-fixed nature of planes
Relate axes of the body to the planes and motions
Clinical terminology is used and pronounced accurately
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Describe the major muscles of the body
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, workbook, flashcards
Criteria
Identify name and action of muscles
Describe muscles as they relate to joints
List muscles in a given muscle group (e.g., hamstring, etc.)
Identify attachment points of major muscles of the body
Correlate attachment points to muscle function or joint movement
Clinical terminology is used and pronounced accurately
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Locate the bones and bony landmarks of the body
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, quiz, workbook
Criteria
Identify name and landmarks of bones
Define bones in relationship to joints
Describe types of bone articulation
Describe the function of specific bony landmarks
Clinical terminology is used and pronounced accurately
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Demonstrate major motions of the body
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, quiz, workbook
Criteria
Describe joints of the body
Describe motions at each joint of the body
Correlate a motion to the correct plane
Demonstration is performed safely
Clinical terminology is used and pronounced accurately
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Use palpation skills to identify the bones and muscles of the musculoskeletal system
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, quiz
Criteria
Locate a target muscle region
Discern a muscle from adjacent musculature and other soft tissues
Discern the borders of the target muscle from the adjacent muscles and other soft tissues
Identify attachments of the target muscle
Choose an action to engage the target muscle
Create an isolated contraction of the target muscles
Identification is completed efficiently within instructor-specified timeframe
Palpation is completed thoroughly (entire muscle including attachment points)
Clinical terminology is used and pronounced accurately
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Demonstrate skills for practical range of motion movements
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, quiz
Criteria
Demonstrate muscle stretching
Distinguish between passive and active range of motion
Muscle stretch is performed safely
Stretch doesn’t violate client’s range of motion
Consider client’s individual tolerance
Movement is completed efficiently within instructor-specified timeframe
Clinical terminology is used and pronounced accurately