Neuroanatomy and PhysiologyLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student:
- can explain the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system and the upper limb nervous system
- understands the importance of the nervous system
- identifies the effects of neurological damage on functioning.

Content

Nerve cell structure and function?
Main features of the development of the nervous system?
Structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system?
Sense of posture and movement, sense of balance, sense of pain, sense of touch?
Upper limb nerves, the most common upper limb nerve injuries and their symptoms?
Critical stages of neural development in the foetus

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the curriculum attachment: Arviointikehikko_Framework for evaluation The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the curriculum attachment: Arviointikehikko_Framework for evaluation The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Further information

It is recommended to simultaneously select the course Clinical Neuropsychology.
In the Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology course, the student benefits from competencies gained in the courses Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology and Physiatry, Internal Medicine and Neurology in Occupational Therapy.