This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The purpose of this module is to familiarise students with the human musculoskeletal system, providing knowledge of the head, neck and appendicular skeleton and its muscles and nerves, as well as insights into functional, developmental, and comparative aspects of human morphology. These skills are fundamental to a Forensic Anthropologist. The knowledge they learn in this module will build upon SACO8014 Advanced Human Osteology.
Private Study: 126
Contact Hours in the laboratory sessions: 12 x 2 hour labs
Total: 150
Compulsory to the following courses:
• MSc Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods
Also available as an elective module
Main assessment methods
• 50% in class lab test (1 hour)*
• 50% in class lab test (1 hour)*
*Both assessments are pass compulsory and must be passed to achieve the learning outcomes of the module
Reassessment methods
100% coursework
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of human soft tissue, including the types and function of muscle
2 Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the main muscle groups, attachment sites on bone (origin and insertion), and action for each muscle
3 Have an advanced understanding of the ethical treatment of human remains in a medical-legal context.
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