50 CMCC Academic Calendar 2022-2023
Academic Departments and Course Descriptions Department of Anatomy Chair M. Snosek BKin (Hons), BAHSc, MSc, PhD The Department of Anatomy provides a comprehensive curriculum that explores the functional relationships of the gross, histological, and developmentally related structures of the human body emphasizing the neuromuscular and skeletal systems. The histological and developmental structures of the human body are presented with a focus on the musculoskeletal systems including the spine, peripheral and central nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The biomechanics courses in the department stress functional anatomy. Utilizing a foundation from gross and microscopic anatomy, these courses describe tissue and injury mechanics, as well as the normal motion that occurs at each joint. All of the aforementioned content is used to study the movements in functional activities such as gait, cycling, kicking and throwing so that the student is able to recognize abnormal movements that will lead to pathology. The material covered forms a strong foundation for the clinical courses in the program.
AN 1102 Clinically Oriented Histology and Embryology Credits: 5.3 Coordinator: G. Sovak Total hours: 48 Lecture, 28 Lab, 14 DIL† The human microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues is introduced with emphasis on connective, muscle and nerve tissues and their relationship with the human body function in health and disease. The histological and developmental structure of the human body is presented with a focus on the respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Particular emphasis is placed on the functional relationships between structures, along with the clinical significance of these structures to a practising chiropractor.
AN 1103 Basic Body Mechanics Credits: 6.5 Coordinator: S. Wang
Total hours: 85 Lecture
Basic biomechanical principles and properties of the spine; the concepts of basic body mechanics; and advanced topics involving moment calculation are presented, with emphasis on their application to spinal manipulative therapy. The biomechanics of the joints of the upper limb, and cervical and thoracic spine are examined to explain how pathologies develop. Due to the preponderance of low back pain, detailed attention is given to the functional anatomy and pathomechanics of the lumbar spine and the concept of lumbar spine stability. Treatment, rehabilitative exercise and prevention strategies are discussed. † Directed Independent Learning
* Team Based Learning
