Anatomy and PhysiologyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The students will learn about anatomical terminology. They will understand the human structure and the basics of human function, and can understand the operation of different organ systems. The students will be familiar with the structure and operation of bones and joints. The students will learn to identify structures on a living person by palpating and to use their anatomy skills in basic x-ray examinations of the skeleton.

Content

Key anatomical terminology.
Cell, tissues, skin, blood.
The basic characteristics of the structure and operation of the circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive and urinary systems.
Structure and operation of hormonal and nervous system regulation.
Skeletal development, structure and operation of fully grown bones and various joint types. -Bones and joints of the head, trunk and limbs.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are familiar with anatomical terminology. The students know about the basic structures of the human body and the operating principles of organ systems. The students will be familiar with the structure and operation of bones and joints.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use anatomical terminology. The students know the basic structures of the human body and the operating principles of organ systems. The students know how bones and joints are structured and how they operate.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are fluent in anatomical terminology and can apply them in their future studies. They are fluent in basic structures of the human body and the operating principles of organ systems. The students can apply what they have learned in their future studies. They are fluent in how bones and joints are structured and how they operate. The students can apply what they have learned in their future studies.