Gross Dissection and Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity
July 10 - 13, 2013
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Course description
This course consists of an intensive four-day anatomical dissection and kinesiological review. Even-year summers focus on the lower extremity, and odd-year summers focus on the upper extremity. The primary purpose of this course is to provide clinicians with a solid anatomical and kinesiologic basis for understanding normal and abnormal function of the musculoskeletal system. This information is essential for the development of effective treatment programs.
Breakfast and lunch included in registration fee.
Course objectives participants will learn
- Perform a complete dissection of the upper extremity, including the scapula and adjacent spinal regions, arm, forearm and hand.
- Understand the general topography, detailed attachments, innervation of all the muscles of the upper limb.
- Understand the anatomical relationship between fascial planes.
- Be able to trace the blood supply and afferent innervation throughout the upper limb.
- Understand the relationship between the structure and function of every joint of the upper extremity.
- Cite the major muscle drive and arthrokinematic pattern of movement unique to each joint.
- Understand the kinesiologic synergies which exist between muscle and joint systems that provide for normal and pathological motion.
- Be able to integrate concepts of kinesiology into clinical practice.
Who should attend
This course is designed for medical and/or health professionals who wish to integrate their own clinical experience with the sciences of anatomy and kinesiology. We feel that a first-hand view of the structure of the musculoskeletal system is a valuable experience for the clinician who treats and/or educates patients with limb dysfunction. This course is especially relevant to physical/occupational therapists, assistants, chiropractors, athletic trainers, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The encompassing functional nature of the course will provide clinical relevance to anyone who treats the upper limb of patients with orthopedic or non-orthopedic disability. For more information on course content, call Dr. Don Neumann, Course Director, at 414-288-3319.
Course schedule and content
Check-in for course 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10
Wednesday, July 10 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
- Introduction and Welcome (Rm # 356; Schroeder Complex)
- Morning Lecture Session
Anatomy: pectoral region and superficial back
Anatomy: axilla and brachial plexis - Lunch
- Afternoon Dissection Session: Dissection laboratory (Rm 050; Basement of Schroeder Complex)
Pectoral region, superficial back, and axilla
Thursday, July 11 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
- Morning Lecture Session: Rm # 356 (Schroeder Complex)
Anatomy: deltoid and brachial region
Kinesiology: shoulder region - Lunch
- Afternoon Dissection Session: Dissection laboratory (Rm 050; Basement of Schroeder Complex)
Brachial plexus, deltoid and forearm region
Friday, July 12 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
- Morning Lecture Session: Rm # 356 (Schroeder Complex)
Anatomy: flexors and extensors of forearm
Kinesiology: elbow/forearm region - Lunch
- Afternoon Dissection Session: Dissection laboratory (Rm 050; Basement of Schroeder Complex)
Complete forearm region; begin wrist and hand
Saturday, July 13 (8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)
- Morning Lecture Session: Rm # 356 (Schroeder Complex)
Anatomy: wrist and hand
Kinesiology: wrist and hand - Lunch
- Afternoon Dissection Session: Dissection laboratory (Rm 050; Basement of Schroeder Complex)
Wrist and hand
Wrap-up, course conclusion and evaluation
Faculty
Donald A. Neumann, Ph. D., P.T., Course Director, will be responsible for the kinesiology lectures, and is a laboratory faculty for the dissections. Dr. Neumann received a B.S. in physical therapy from the University of Florida. After several years of practice and teaching in the area of rehabilitation of persons with spinal cord injury, Dr. Neumann received a Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of Iowa. In 1986, he joined Marquette University where he is currently Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy. Don has received multiple awards from the American Physical Therapy Association that have recognized his teaching, writing, and research efforts, including being named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA in 2008. Dr. Neumann received a Teacher of the Year Award at Marquette University, and was named Wisconsin's College Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation. Dr. Neumann has received Fulbright Scholarships to teach in Lithuania, Hungary, and most recently in 2010, Japan. He is the author of Human Kinesiology: Foundations for Rehabilitation, published by Elsevier, 2010, and co-author of Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Elsevier, 2009. Donald is an Associate Editor of JOSPT.
Gregory Rajala, Ph.D., P.T., will be coordinating the classroom anatomical instruction and will serve as a laboratory faculty member for the dissections. Dr. Rajala received a B.A. in biology from the University of Colorado in 1972, a Ph.D. in anatomy from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1976, and a B.S. in physical therapy from Marquette University in 1988. He is currently an Associate Professor of Anatomy in the College of Health Sciences at Marquette University and is an adjunct faculty member at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has taught medical, dental, physical therapy, physician assistant students and medical residents since 1976. Dr. Rajala has been active in research involving normal and abnormal development of the cardiovascular system and muscle performance in highly trained athletes. He is a former member of the U.S. Speed Skating Sports Medicine Team.
Guy G. Simoneau, Ph.D., P.T., A.T.C., will be leading the gross dissection component of the course. Dr. Simoneau received his B.S. in physical therapy from the University of Montreal, his M.S. in sports medicine from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his Ph.D. in biomechanics from the Pennsylvania State University. He is currently Professor at Marquette University, teaching orthopedics in the Department of Physical Therapy. Dr. Simoneau has been the recipient of several teaching and research awards including the 2004 Chattanooga Research Award presented by the APTA, the 2003 Dorothy E. Baethke - Eleanor Carlin Award for excellence in academic teaching presented by the APTA, and the 2001 Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence presented by Marquette University. Dr. Simoneau is the author of a number of research articles and book chapters related to orthopedic physical therapy and biomechanics. His research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Foundation for Physical Therapy and the Arthritis Foundation. Guy is the current editor-in-chief of the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy.
