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376-0905-00L 3 Credits BSC , SHE , MSC D-HEST , D-BIOL
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Functional Anatomy

Funktionelle Anatomie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. David Paul Wolfer, Dr. Irmgard Amrein
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:35

Abstract

Introduction to the anatomy of the musculoskeletal with the goal to better understand movements and the mechanisms of injuries.

Objective

- understanding the three-dimensional organization of the human musculoskeletal system - correct use of anatomical nomenclature in the description of structure and function - understanding the connections between morphology and normal function of the musculoskeletal system - knowledge of selected mechanisms of injury in terms of the underlying anatomy

Content

- Allgemeine Anatomie des Bewegungsapparates (Bindegewebe, Knochen, Gelenke, Muskeln) - Becken und freie untere Extremität (Skelett, Gelenke, Muskeln) - Wirbelsäule, Brustkorb, Bauchwand (Skelett, Gelenke, Muskeln) - Schulter und freie obere Extremität (Skelett, Gelenke, Muskeln)

Resources

Literature

- Schünke M, Topographie und Funktion des Bewegungssystems - Gehrke T, Sportanatomie, Rowohlt Taschenbuch Verlag - Weineck J, Sportanatomie, Spitta-Verlag

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , SHE , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Keine Hilfsmittel. (Ausnahme: Fachneutrales Wörterbuch für nicht deutschsprechende Studierende.)
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Prüfung kann am Computer stattfinden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Funktionelle Anatomie
  • Tue 15:00-17:00 (Y15 G 40)
2 h weekly

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