PHTA116 — Anatomy/Kinesiology PTA
5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the PTA program and BIOL 140 with a grade of C or better. This course includes analysis of normal functional movement utilizing principles of biomechanics, kinesiology, musculoskeletal anatomy, and neuromuscular physiology. Students will learn principles of movement, surface palpation of joints and muscles, joint structure and function, and be introduced to passive range of motion, and normal gait. Two lecture and nine laboratory hours per week.