Neuroanatomy and Physiology (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students identify the key structures of the central nervous system. They are able to describe the basic features of the functioning of central nervous system in motoric, sensory and autonomic activities. Students are able to explain formation, passages and innervation object of peripheral nerves in such way that, as the studies progress, they are able to use their knowledge for making an osteopathic diagnosis and treatment plan. Students are able to describe the neurobiological basis of pain. Students identify symptoms of neurological diseases. They identify basic models of clinical examination and treatment of neurological diseases, and also the prevention and rehabilitation of neurological diseases. Student use professional terminology.

Content

Parts of the brain and their main functions
Structure and pathways of spinal cord, formation of spinal nerves
Cerebrospinal meninges and fluids
The main blood vessels of the central nervous system
Basics of regulating motor skills
Sensory functions
Limbic system
Segmentation of spinal nerves
Nerve plexus formed from the spinal nerves, and the peripheral nerves emanating from it
Cranial nerves
Autonomic nervous system: sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
Neurology 1op:
Pain, headache, vertigo and paralysis
Diseases that impair sensory function, their examination and treatment
Diseases that weaken the motor system and their treatment
Disorders of higher cerebral functions
Physiology of Pain 1op:
Nociception
Central sensitisation
Chemistry of inflammation
Key professional terminology

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy 1-3: theoretical competence achieved.

Teaching methods

Lectures, guided assignments, independent work

Learning materials and recommended literature

- THIEME Atlas of anatomy:
General anatomy and musculoskeletal system
Head and neuroanatomy
- Sand, O. ym. Ihminen. Fysiologia ja anatomia. WSOYpro.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Erityisen tuen päätökset: mikäli opiskelijalla on erityisen tuen päätös, joka vaikuttaa opintojakson suorittamiseen, tulee opiskelijan olla yhteydessä opintojaksototeutuksen opettajaan heti ilmoittautumisajan päätyttyä.

Student workload

1 op = 27 h opiskelijan työtä = 10 h kontaktiopetusta, 17 h itsenäistä työtä

Content scheduling

CNS
ANS
PNS
Kipu

Further information for students

Opettajan laatimat tehtävät ja materiaalit ovat Tekijäoikeuslain (404/61) mukaisia teoksia, joihin opettajalla on tekijänoikeus. Tehtäviä ja materiaaleja ei saa käyttää muuten kuin omissa opinnoissaan. Niiden julkinen levittäminen sallittua vain opettajan luvalla.

Assessment methods and criteria

Anatomia ja fysiologia: keskus- ja ääreishermostosta numeerisesti arvioitavat tentit.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 50 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts systematically.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 70 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts expertly.
Students identify and describe anatomical structures and discover connections between structure and function.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 90 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts widely and expertly 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

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 50 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts systematically.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.