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Course: 2025/2026

Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
(20074)
Master in Biomechanical Engineering and Medical Devices (Plan: 545 - Estudio: 409)
EPI


Coordinating teacher: PASCAU GONZALEZ GARZON, JAVIER

Department assigned to the subject: Bioengineering Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Courses corresponding to profiles from Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
Objectives
- Understand the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and the mechanics of tissues, organs, and systems, as well as implantable materials and biocompatibility in the context of medical device development. - Apply knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy to biomechanical analysis, advanced design of biomechanical devices, and material selection for biomechanical applications, considering their properties and biocompatibility. - Analyze biomechanical systems from kinematic and dynamic perspectives for clinical applications. - Understand methodologies, techniques, regulations, and standards in the field of advanced biomechanics, including kinematic and dynamic analysis methods.
Learning Outcomes
Description of contents: programme
- Definition and components of the musculoskeletal system, fundamental anatomical terminology - Bones and bone tissue - Joints - Skeletal muscles - Ligament and tendon system - Physiology of the musculoskeletal system - Pathologies of the musculoskeletal system
Learning activities and methodology
The content will be presented in lecture classes, encouraging student participation through exercises and clinical case studies. These cases will be solved in groups, and the proposed solutions will be discussed. A biomechanics project applied to clinical cases will be carried out by the students during some of the class sessions, with support from the instructor. Through Aula Global, students will be informed of a personalized tutoring schedule, with the possibility of receiving support via email, videoconference, or in person.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 30
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 70




The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.