Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 1

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG10BP37
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Svahn, Tarja
Teacher Team: Hautamäki, Minna
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
FYSTER-2015   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
FYSTER-2016   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students
-will be able to name and palpate parts of bones in a skeleton and in a human body
- will be able to name and palpate joints and describe their structure and function
-will be able to name muscles and their attachment sites and analyse their function in human mobility
-will know how to locate muscles and their attachment sites in anatomical models and in a human body

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system

Recommended or Required Reading

Students will receive a reading list.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures, independent study, exercises

Assessment Criteria

Excellent
Students are able to confidently name and palpate human musculo-skeletal structures in various situations.

Good
Students are able to name and palpate human musculo-skeletal structures in familiar situations.

Satisfactory
Students are able to name and palpate most human musculo-skeletal structures in familiar situations.

Assessment Methods

Assessment will be based on the following components: theoretical and practical exams, practical repororts

Further Information

Courses: Biomechanics 2 cr, Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 4.5 cr, Examination of patients/clients 2.5 cr, Basics of research methods 1 cr.

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