Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular & Fascial Systems - Tension and Tapestry – The Body’s Power, Pulse, and Connective Weave

ANAT-PHYS-0204 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular & Fascial Systems

Tension and Tapestry – The Body’s Power, Pulse, and Connective Weave

The muscular and fascial systems form a web of power, stability, and subtle expression—tensing and releasing with each breath, each motion, each lived emotion. In this course, students explore the anatomy of skeletal muscle, the cellular and contractile structures within, and the vast, intelligent connective matrix known as fascia. The body is not merely moved—it is woven, responsive, and alive with memory. Through this lens, students learn to see musculature not as mechanical, but as expressive tissue linked with sensation, reflex, and healing.

In-person or live online; lecture, diagrams, interactive movement, palpation-based discussion, and review

🕒 4 Hours Ahna Ma

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Learning Objectives & Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:

Describe skeletal muscle structure and tissue characteristics
Understand the function of the motor unit and neuromuscular response
Define the processes of muscle contraction and tone
Identify types and roles of connective tissues including fascia, tendons, and ligaments
Explain muscle reflexes and the basics of proprioception
Apply anatomical knowledge to clinical and therapeutic contexts

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Target Audience

Ideal for massage therapy students, manual therapists, movement practitioners, yoga instructors, and anatomy enthusiasts. Especially supportive for those looking to deepen their awareness of how muscles and fascia create motion, memory, and therapeutic response.

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Prerequisites

Open to all learners. While ANAT-PHYS 0301 is recommended for foundational understanding, this course welcomes any student ready to explore the muscular and fascial systems through a poetic and professional lens.

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Assessment & Evaluation

Completion of in-class practice quiz
Participation in group movement, palpation labs, or guided discussions

Ahna Ma

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Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular & Fascial Systems — Tension and Tapestry