# PTA105 Musculoskeletal

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**Last Updated:** 2026-10-14T21:44:04+00:00

**College:** College of Health Science

**Department:** Physical Therapist Assistant

**Credit Hours:** 3.00

**Prerequisites:** All of: BIO116, BIO116L

**Corequisites:** None

**Course Description:**

This course is designed to present students with a detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the muscular and skeletal systems. Students are exposed to muscle proximal/distal attachments, actions and nerve innervations of the major muscle groups of the neck, trunk, upper and lower extremities. Students will be provided an opportunity to practice the palpation skills that are relevant to the practice of physical therapy.

## Programs offering this course

- [Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS)](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/Physical-Therapist-Assistant-Programs)

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