ILOs:
- Describe the composition of bone at a tissue, cellular and molecular level
- Describe the structure of a synovial joint
- Classify the different types of joint according to their composition and according to the movements they allow.
- Describe the composition of cartilage.
- Define osteoarthritis and describe its pathophysiology.
- Describe the different types of joints in the body, giving examples where they are found and the movements they allow.
- Describe the gross structure of a synovial joint and list the 6 types.
- Describe the molecular composition of cartilage in joints and how it is made. Briefly look at other types of cartilage (what they are and main differences)
- Describe the histological, molecular and gross structure of bone.
- Briefly describe the role of osteoblasts, osteoclasts and osteocytes.
- Define osteoarthritis.
- Describe the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and briefly describe the management.
PBL 5 - Bones & Joints.pdf
PBL 6 - Muscles & Tendons.pdf