‘Missing Links’

Tutor: Mike Harrison

The motivation for this section arises from a number of conversations with qualified practitioners, who notice from other postgraduate events at ASCT that we talk about a number of topics covered in our undergraduate work which has not featured in their own training. We have tried to group these in such a way that there is a logical connection between them, and so that they serve to further integrate topics covered in some other undergraduate studies.

These include

• Embryology - the first 12 weeks
• The hypothalamus - integration within the limbic, ANS and endocrine systems
• Fascial anatomy - the reality
• The scapula
• Breathing and swallowing
• The stomatognathous system

Material will be presented by means of the anatomy, with some illustrative practical exercises. Each topic may be run as part of a series (as listed), as a weekend, or separately. It is likely that there will be some overlap between the days, since some of these topics are usually taught within a 4- or 8-day module. The presentation is intended to be somewhat experimental, offering a broad learning opportunity. Time may be available for revision of aspects of the nervous system (particularly cranial nerves). Courses will be announced here as they are developed.