XMAT 25020 - Neuroanatomy

Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hour(s): 48
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Blended, Lecture, Online
Gain knowledge of the basic structures and functions of the human nervous system. Higher brain functions and special senses such as motor, learning, vision, hearing, balance, and proprioception will be discussed. Gain a solid foundation of knowledge regarding the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system essential for the understanding and successful implementation of massage therapy techniques. Study the functional systems of the autonomic nervous system, limbic system, somatosensory system, reticular formation and proprioceptive systems, central nervous system, and the peripheral nervous system. The physiological impact of massage on some neurological disorders will also be studied and discussed.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in both of XPFT 20001 and XPFT 20002, and either a minimum grade of C in XMAT 25008 or all of the following: XPFT 21004 and a minimum grade of C in both XMAT 20401 and XMAT 21070.