Neuroanatomy and Physiology (5 cr)

Objective

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

Materials

Anatomy:

Ross, L.M. & Lamperti, E.D. (edit.) THIEME Atlas of anatomy. General anatomy and musculoskeletal system. Latin nomenclature. Thieme.

Ross, L.M. & Lamperti, E.D. & Taub, E. (edit.) THIEME Atlas of anatomy. Head and neuroanatomy. Latin nomenclature. Thieme.

And materials provided by the teacher.

Physiology:

Sand, O. ym.: Ihminen. Fysiologia ja anatomia. WSOYpro.

And materials provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures, guided assignments, independent work.

An evaluated group assignment is included.

Exam schedules

Anatomy

Exam A: 1.11.2024
Exam B: 9.12.2024

1st re-exam (exams A & B): 2.2.2025
2nd re-exam (exams A & B): 4.3.2025

Re-exams are possible only on above mentioned dates. The student can take the re-exam two times maximum. If the student doesn’t pass the re-exam on the second try, the student is to redo the course with the next group in the following season.

If the student wishes to improve their grade, all anatomy exams are to be taken in the same re-exam. This is possible only in the 1st re-exam and can only be done once.

Completion alternatives

If the student has individualized educational support or study arrangements, the student must contact the teacher of the course, or course segment, immediately after the end of the registration period or latest before the start of the course.

Student workload

5 sc
1 sc = 27 hours of student’s work = 10 hours of contact teaching, 17 hours of independent work.

Content scheduling

1. Central Nervous System
2. Autonomic Nervous System
3. Peripheral Nervous System
4. Pain

Further information

The MATERIALS and assignments designed by the teacher are protected by the Finnish Copyright Law (404/61). It is not allowed to use or distribute any assignments or MATERIALS in any other way than in the student's OWN personal studies. Distributing can be done ONLY with the teacher's personal permission.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Anatomy: numerically graded exams

Satisfactory (1-2)
Mastery of the foreign terminology is at least 50 % of what is inquired.
Students use foreign professional concepts systematically.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.

Good (3-4)
Mastery of the foreign terminology is at least 70 % of what is inquired.
Students use foreign professional concepts expertly.
Students identify and describe anatomical structures and discover connections between structure and function.

Excellent (5)
Mastery of the foreign terminology is at least 90 % of what is inquired.
Students use foreign professional concepts widely and expertly for example when answering essay questions.
Students identify anatomical structures and explain their function by analyzing connections between structure and function.

Qualifications

Human Anatomy 1-3: theoretical competence achieved.