MAT205   The Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System   (10 credits)

Description

This course builds on the introductions to anatomy, physiology and cell and molecular biology at Level 1, and uses the principles learnt at that level to study the functioning of the musculoskeletal system in detail. The interactions between the various components (muscle, bone, tendon, joints and skin) of the musculoskeletal system are emphasised, with particular stress on the fact that biological systems do not exist in isolation. Engineering aspects of the musculoskeletal system are described, how cells respond to mechanical forces, how this is measured in the laboratory and how it can be exploited for tissue repair. The course uses published literature throughout during seminars and tutorials and as part of the on-line assessment.

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