Anatomy and Physiology 3Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• can explain the functioning of a nerve impulse and a synapse
• recognise the main structures of the central nervous system and can broadly describe their key purposes and functioning in coordination
• can describe the key features of motor control
• is able to explain the main features of the structure of the autonomous nervous system and its key impacts on the functioning of the body
• is able to explain the structures and functions of the peripheral nervous system that impact human functional capacity
• recognises neural pathways and can locate the key structures of the musculoskeletal system using palpation and sonopalpation
•understands the basics of body composition and its evaluation.

Content

• Nerve impulse and how a synapse functions
• Nervous system developmental milestones
• Parts of the brain and their core tasks
• Structure of the spinal cord, spinal cord tracts and where the spinal nerves originate
• Main features of motor control from the perspective of functional capacity
• The importance of the sympathetic and parasympathetic system in the autonomic nervous system for regulating the functioning of the body
• Nerve plexuses, the nerves originating from them and their innervation targets
• Basics of torso and head innervation
• Identification and location of structures with palpation
• Use of ultrasound devices in palpation
• Evaluating body composition

Qualifications

Student knows the basics of body functions and structures and assessment of functioning.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Mastery of the subject matter is at least 50% of what is asked.
Students systematically use professional concepts of foreign origin.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Mastery of the subject matter is at least 70% of what is asked.
Students expertly use professional concepts of foreign origin.
Students identify and describe anatomical structures and discover connections between structure and function.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Mastery of the subject matter is at least 90% of what is asked.
Students widely and expertly use professional concepts of foreign origin. for example when answering essay questions.
Students identify anatomical structures and explain their function by analysing connections between structure and function.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Mastery of the subject matter is at least 50% of what is asked.
Students systematically use professional concepts of foreign origin.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.