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Going out on a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb
Welcome!
Anatomy lab isn’t just for first year medical students anymore. With this course, anyone can learn about
upper limb anatomy, without the cadaver.
We’ll start by covering basic human anatomical terminology. Then, we will apply that knowledge to
examining the bones of the upper limb and how they articulate at joints. You will also learn about the
muscles that produce movement at those joints and about the innervation and blood supply to the
upper limb.
Embark on this journey through the inner-workings of the upper limb with Penn’s teaching award
winning Anatomy Professor, Dr. James White.
Instructors
James S. White, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Elisabeth Tracey, B.A. (TA)
MD Candidate 2016
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Objectives
By taking this course, you will learn:
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Anatomical terminology
Bones and muscles of the upper limb
Actions of each upper limb muscle
Innervation and blood supply of the upper limb
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for taking this course. We encourage learners to take edX Demo101.
Course Format
This is a six week course with six modules. The first module will be released on Tuesday, November 3, at
9:30am EST (14:30 UTC) and one module will be released on each subsequent Tuesday at 12:00am EST
(05:00 UTC). The assessments (Assessments and Knowledge Checks) for each week will be due on the
Tuesday marking the end of that week at 11:30pm EST (04:30 Wednesday UTC). More information on
UTC conversion via this link: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
A weekly time commitment of 2-3 hours is expected. Additional time may be needed to master the
content.
Each module will contain the following components:
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Lecture videos
o 2-4 lectures per week, approximately 60 minutes of video content per week
o Cover all content necessary for answering assessment questions
Lecture slides
o May be used to follow along with lecture and for Knowledge Checks
o Also to be used as study material (not for distribution)
Knowledge checks
o Questions to be answered after each lecture
o Unlimited attempts are permitted
Assessment
o 10-20 question graded assessment each week
o Two attempts are permitted per question
o Correct answers will be released at the end of the week
Discussion forum
o Participation in discussion forums is optional, but encouraged
o Please exercise good judgment and appropriate forum etiquette
 Be respectful of your fellow learners
 Focus your discussion on the course content
Grading
Grading will be based on:
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Assessments (80% of your grade)
o Two attempts are permitted per question
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Knowledge checks (20% of your grade)
o Unlimited attempts are permitted
A composite grade of 60% is considered a passing grade. Students who earn a passing grade will receive
a certificate of completion issued by edX.
This course uses the honor code. Please do not use any reference material while completing
Assessments.
Course Outline
Week 1 – The Language of Anatomy
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Overview
Anatomic Terminology and Limb Regions
Skeletal Anatomy and Muscle Actions
Muscle Attachments and Planes of Motion
Week 2 – Innervation and Blood Supply of the Upper Limb
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The Nervous System: Overview
The Brachial Plexus (Motor)
The Brachial Plexus (Sensory) and Blood Supply
Week 3 – The Scapula
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Scapula: Elevation and Depression
Scapula: Protraction, Retraction, and Rotation
Week 4 – The Glenohumeral Joint
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Glenohumeral Joint: Structure, Flexion and Extension
Glenohumeral Joint: Abduction, Adduction, and the Rotator Cuff
Week 5 – The Elbow and Wrist
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Elbow: Flexion, Extension, Supination, and Pronation
Wrist: Structure, Flexion and Extension
Week 6 – The Hand
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Hand: Structure, Carpal Tunnel, and Extrinsic Muscles
Hand: Intrinsic Muscles
Thumb: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Muscles