Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb

Explore the musculoskeletal structures that stabilize and move the lower limb. Rediscover the articulations, supporting structures, and biomechanics of the joints of the lower limb. Study the origins, insertions, and actions of the muscles in detail.

In this course, you will learn:

How the joints and ligaments of the pelvic complex move.
The functions and clinical significance of the joints, ligaments, muscles, bursae, and iliotibial band of the gluteal muscles and internal hip rotators.
The anatomy of the thigh, muscles of the anterior, posterior, and medial compartments, and important local structures.
The anatomy of the leg, including joints, ligaments, biomechanics, muscles of the anterior, lateral, and posterior compartments, and important local structures.
The anatomical areas and important structures of the leg, including bursae, the popliteal fossa, and the tarsal tunnel.
The joints, ligaments, function, and range of motion of the ankle and foot, and important local structures, including the plantar fascia and arches of the foot.

COURSE CREDIT APPROVALS

Dexterity Professional Development submits courses for approval to regulatory colleges and associations across Canada. Timelines vary and courses are submitted on a rolling basis. As approvals are granted, this section is updated. Remember to check back often!

Organization	Credits
Certified Registered Massage Therapist Association (CRMTA)	3 Primary Credits
Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA)	3 Primary Credits
Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM)	3 Core Competency/Primary Credits
College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB)	1.5 Category A Credits
College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland & Labrador (CMTNL)	1.5 Category A Credits
Massage Therapists Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS)	1.5 Primary CEU
Massage Therapist & Wholistic Practitioners of the Maritimes (MTWPAM)	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
PEI Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA)	3 Category A Credits
Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS)	3 Primary Credits
Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists Inc. (ANBMT)	1.5 Category A Credits

CMTO STRiVE

Under the CMTO’s new Quality Assurance Program (STRiVE), courses are no longer granted approval by the CMTO. It is up to the learner to demonstrate that a course is relevant to their learning goals and the STRiVE competencies. We have provided the description below to help the learner link the course to the STRiVE competencies. A course is often related to more STRiVE competencies than those listed.

The competencies below are established in the CMTO continuing education guidelines. This course addresses the competencies in many ways, including those described below.

Function in a client-centred manner. This course provides an in-depth review of the lower limb to enable the RMT to palpate various structures effectively.

Work within areas of personal knowledge and skills. This course provides the RMT with the opportunity to fill gaps in knowledge in order to effectively treat and palpate the lower limb.

Use an evidence-informed approach in your work. This course provides the RMT with up-to-date information and knowledge regarding the gross anatomy of the lower limb. The Continuing Education by CCMH promise is to evaluate every course on a biannual basis to ensure any developments or changes in the profession are reflected in course content. Thus, RMTs who take this course and adopt its recommendations can be assured that they are practicing in a manner consistent with current developments. A resource list is included in the downloadable guide to every course so that RMTs can conduct further research and/or confirm course findings. All course content and recommendations have been evaluated by two additional RMTs to affirm the accuracy of the content. For more details, please see Our Quality Control Process.

Practice in a self-reflective manner. This course enables the RMT to review and refresh important anatomical information pertaining to the lower limb. The RMT that takes this course has reflected upon their practice and their decisions, and recognizes where knowledge should be enhanced. Through taking this course, the RMT draws on external information to achieve continuous learning and quality improvement.