Physical Therapy Assistant (PTH) at Southside Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
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Term
- PTH 151 - Musculoskeletal Structure and Function
- Studies the human musculoskeletal system. Covers terms of position and movement, location and identification of specific bony landmarks, joint structure and design, ligaments, muscle origin, action and innervation, and emphasizes types of contraction.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
4-5 credits