Human movement and functioning 1Laajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students know how to explain the relation between structure and function of cells and tissues. Students are able to use the basic concepts of structure and function related to the musculoskeletal system. They know the skeletal structure in detail. Students know how to describe the structure and function of joints. Students can name muscles and describe their location and function. They can use professional terminology of the musculoskeletal system. Students orientate themselves recognizing musculoskeletal anatomical structures by palpapation and sonopalpation.

Content

Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
Significance of cell membrane to signal transfer
Tissues
Anatomical levels and dimensions as well as terminology related to joints
Types of synostoses and their features
Detailed skeletal structure
Bones, joints and muscles of the upper limbs, lower limbs, trunk and neck
Cranial bones, temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles
Professional terminology of structures
Recognizing musculoskeletal anatomical structures by palpapation and sonopalpation.

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.
Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

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.
Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

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.
Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.

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.
Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.