Human structure and function 3Laajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Student can explain the structure of the joints of the spine, thorax and pelvis and analyse the meaning of the structure to the joint functions.
They can name the muscles of the body and neck and describe their location and funtion. Student explains innervation of these muscles. Students know how to define observation as part of diagnostics. Student recognises different body types.

Content

Joints of spine. Joints of thorax. Joints of pelvis. Deep back muscles, abdominal muscles, neck muscles, respiratory muscles, pelvic muscles and their function. Basics of segmental innervation of body muscles. Professional termionology. Observation of standing posture. Body types. Localisation of structures and muscles on the surface. Course includes 1 cr of practice

Qualifications

Human structure and function 2

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.