MAS 110 - Musculoskeletal Palpation for Massage Therapy

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Massage Therapy

Description:

In this course students explore the musculoskeletal system in greater detail. Anatomical and directional terminologies are discussed. Students distinguish various actions of the joints of the body and identify bones and bony landmarks of the upper body, lower body and torso. Students incorporate muscle palpation as a direct approach to understanding the origin, insertion and action of the muscles of the upper body, lower body and torso. The relationship of myofascial tissue quality to movement, posture, pain and dysfunction is explored. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Admission into MAS Program.  

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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