OST03D - ESAME MUSCOLO-SCHELETRICO

courses
ID:
OST03D
Duration (hours):
20
CFU:
2
SSD:
SCIENZE TECNICHE MEDICHE APPLICATE
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
OSTEOPATHY/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (07/10/2025 - 31/01/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives


The course aims to provide students with the basic skills needed to perform a proper musculoskeletal examination. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to observe, palpate, and evaluate the main structures of the musculoskeletal system, recognize any non-pathological somatic dysfunctions, and use the most common tests to support their clinical assessment.

Teaching Methods


Lectures with presentations. Materials will be provided to students.

Assessment Methods


- Exam format: Written exam
- Minimum exam duration: 45 minutes
- Results communication method: The results will be communicated at the end of the exam
- Number of questions: 15
- Question type: Multiple-choice
- Question scoring: 2 points for each question

Texts


- PROMETHEUS - Atlante di Anatomia (Ed. UTET scienze Mediche)
- Atlante di Tecniche Osteopatiche (Ed. PICCIN)
- Fisiologia Articolare (Ed. Monduzzi Editore - Kapandji)

Contents


- Introduction to the course, notes on muscular tissue
- Introduction to osteopathic principles
- Planes, axes, and anatomical landmarks
- Spine: structure, biomechanics, and assessment tests
- Rib cage: structure, biomechanics, and assessment tests
- Upper and lower limbs: structure, biomechanics, and assessment tests

Course Language


Italian

More information


Office hours are on Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Tel. 0871541464. Email: roberto.plebani@unich.it.

Degrees

Degrees

OSTEOPATHY 
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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