Anatomy and Physiology 3Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students are aware of the development of the central nervous system in general terms and understand the functional roles of neurons and the significance of the neuroglia. They familiarise themselves with different parts of the brain and their most important functions. They are aware of the anatomy and major pathways of the spinal cord. Students understand the essential features of regulation of motor functions and perceive the link between these and human movement and functioning. Students understand the basic structure of the autonomic nervous system and its effects on organ functions. They form an overview of the structure and functions of the peripheral nervous system and are aware of how the sense of pain functions. Students command professional terminology of foreign origin relating to the nervous system as required by Physiotherapists.

Content

Development of the central nervous system in general terms
Types of neurons and their functional roles
Neuroglia
Brain parts and their major functions
Anatomy and major pathways of the spinal cord (the corticospinal tract, the spinothalamic tract and the tracts of the posterior funiculus)
Basics of regulation of motor functions in human movement and functioning
Autonomic nervous system
Formation of spinal nerves
Nerve plexuses and the courses and targets of innervation of peripheral nerves arising from brachial and lumbosacral plexuses
Basics of trunk innervation
Cranial nerves and their targets of innervation
Sense of pain
Content-related terminology.

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2