Lower Limb Anatomy and Biomechanics 101

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 1009
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Course ID
203753
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sindhrani Dars
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to undertake a comprehensive study of the anatomical structure and biomechanical function of the musculoskeletal system, peripheral nervous system and vascular system with an emphasis on the trunk, pelvis and lower limb. Musculoskeletal anatomy of the vertebral column, trunk, pelvis, lower limb and foot. Neuroanatomy and vascular supply. Surface anatomy; palpation; muscle testing, movement analysis and terminology. Biomechanics of the pelvis and lower limb.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the musculoskeletal and vascular structures and function of the trunk, pelvis and lower limb.
  • Describe in detail the intricate anatomical structure and function of the foot.
  • Outline the principal components of the peripheral nervous system.
  • Identify selected anatomical structures by palpation and active tests.
  • Describe the applied biomechanics of movement for musculoskeletal segments of the pelvis and lower limb.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 56392
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P3-20
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 8:10am - 9am Adelaide City Campus East ,
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H2-02
12 Oct - 16 Nov Monday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P3-20
13 Oct - 17 Nov Tuesday 8:10am - 9am Adelaide City Campus East ,
15 Oct - 19 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H2-02
Class number
Class number 56393
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
29 Jul - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-53
14 Oct - 18 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-53
Class number
Class number 56394
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
29 Jul - 23 Sep Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-53
14 Oct - 18 Nov Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-53

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed BIOL1006 Human Anatomy 100

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed HLTH1031 Lower Limb Anatomy and Biomechanics 101 at the University of South Australia

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
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