Opinto-opas

Objective

The student is able to explain the interaction of the musculoskeletal structure and functions by describing the tissue properties. The student utilizes professional terminology and concepts of the musculoskeletal system. The student can name musculoskeletal bones and the details of lower extremity bone structure. The student is able to describe the structure and function of lower extremity joints. The student names the main structures of the spine and explains the function. The student is able to recognize the rib cage bones.

The student recognizes lower extremity muscles. The student explains the movements they create by understanding the significance of muscle origins and insertions in open and closed kinetic chains. The student is able to describe in detail the leg and foot muscle locations. The student analyses the impact of muscles especially on ankle movements and foot position maintenance. The student recognizes the main core muscles and their function. The student utilizes professional terminology while describing the structure. The student is able to explain the upright posture control and regulation mechanisms.

Content

-Connective, cartilage, and bone tissues
-Striated muscle structure and contraction mechanisms
-Anatomical planes, directions, and movement axes
-Skeletal bones
-Details of lower extremity bones and joints
-Vertebrae structure and vertebral joints
-International and professional musculoskeletal terminology
-Lower extremity musculature and the motions produced by the muscles in an open and closed kinetic chain
-Maintaining structures of the arches of the foot
-Core muscles
-Upright posture control and regulation mechanisms and their development

Materials

1) THIEME Atlas of anatomy. Latin nomenclature. Thieme.
2) Vierimaa, H. & Laurila, M.: Keho. Anatomia ja fysiologia. WSOYpro.
3) Lecture hand-outs

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture, assigments

Exam schedules

Exam
4.10.2021
22.11.2021

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

5 ECTS points

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display learning in core content
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- find information for a specific situation
- distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS,PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- act in individual professional situations as instructed
- display learning in his professional field
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- follow safety instructions
- display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- operate as a member of a student group

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- assess and limit the amount of information needed
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS,PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- operate in a multicultural environment
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- operate safely
- act according to professional ethics
- operate in a student group

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- assess and use various information sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS,PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- to take safety issues into consideration in his action
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise the activities of a group of students

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS,PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student's professional level is not properly developed
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is not familiar with instructions related to professional safety or ethical principles
- The student withdraws from cooperation with others

Assessment methods and criteria

N/A

Qualifications

-

Further information

Recommended optional programme components
The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.