MUS 115

Deputy Course Organizer for MUS 115

Course Main Objective

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

 Understand the relationship between the anatomical structures of different

components of the musculoskeletal system and their functions.

 Discuss the pathology, microbiology, pathogenesis, and factors contributing to the

development of most common diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system.

 Use basic sciences to explain patient’s signs and symptoms, interpret investigation

results, and provide justifications for their views.

 Develop communication skills and explore psychosocial, and ethical issues in their

assessment.

 Use clinical cases to apply knowledge learned, generate hypotheses, build an inquiry

plan, and use evidence to refine their hypotheses, and justify their views.

Design a management plan, and understand the pharmacological basis of drugs used in the

management of common diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system.