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Anatomy and physiology 3 (5 ECTS)

Code: SX00FO99-3001

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 18.05.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
18.08.2025 - 22.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Rehabilitation and Examination
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Physiotherapy
Teachers
Varpu Perämäki
Anou Londesborough
Tom Thiel
Mika Luukkonen
Teacher in charge
Anou Londesborough
Groups
SXB24S1
Fysioterapian tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Course
SX00FO99

Implementation has 13 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 34 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Tue 19.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:30
(3 h 0 min)
LÄHI / Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001
MPB2005 Anatomia
Wed 20.08.2025 time 12:30 - 15:45
(3 h 15 min)
LÄHI / Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001
MPB2005 Anatomia
Mon 25.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:30
(3 h 0 min)
LÄHI / Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001
MPC3001 Oppimistila
Thu 28.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:30
(3 h 0 min)
LÄHI / Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001
MPB2005 Anatomia
Thu 04.09.2025 time 08:30 - 10:30
(2 h 0 min)
TENTTI Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001
MPA2018a Digitila
MPA2018b Digitila
MPA2018c Digitila
Mon 08.09.2025 time 12:30 - 15:45
(3 h 15 min)
LÄHI/ Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001
MPC3001 Oppimistila
Wed 10.09.2025 time 12:30 - 15:30
(3 h 0 min)
LÄHI/ Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001
MPB2005 Anatomia
Mon 15.09.2025 time 12:30 - 14:00
(1 h 30 min)
ETÄ Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001
Mon 22.09.2025 time 12:30 - 15:00
(2 h 30 min)
LÄHI/ Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001
MPC3001 Oppimistila
Mon 29.09.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001
MPB2025 Manuaalinen terapia 3
Fri 10.10.2025 time 09:30 - 11:30
(2 h 0 min)
TENTTI Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001
MPA1010 Metropolia-sali
Wed 22.10.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Sonopalpaatio1 (Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001)
MPB2022 Manuaalinen terapia 1
Thu 23.10.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Sonopalpaatio 2 (Anatomia ja fysiologia 3 SX00FO99-3001)
MPB2022 Manuaalinen terapia 1
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The student
• can explain the functioning of a nerve impulse and a synapse
• recognise the main structures of the central nervous system and can broadly describe their key purposes and functioning in coordination
• can describe the key features of motor control
• is able to explain the main features of the structure of the autonomous nervous system and its key impacts on the functioning of the body
• is able to explain the structures and functions of the peripheral nervous system that impact human functional capacity
• recognises neural pathways and can locate the key structures of the musculoskeletal system using palpation and sonopalpation
•understands the basics of body composition and its evaluation.

Content

• Nerve impulse and how a synapse functions
• Nervous system developmental milestones
• Parts of the brain and their core tasks
• Structure of the spinal cord, spinal cord tracts and where the spinal nerves originate
• Main features of motor control from the perspective of functional capacity
• The importance of the sympathetic and parasympathetic system in the autonomic nervous system for regulating the functioning of the body
• Nerve plexuses, the nerves originating from them and their innervation targets
• Basics of torso and head innervation
• Identification and location of structures with palpation
• Use of ultrasound devices in palpation
• Evaluating body composition

Location and time

Myllypuro campus, 19.8.2025 - 22.10.2025

Materials

NEUROANATOMY AND -PHYSIOLOGY:
- Thieme, atlas of anatomy, Latin nomenclature
- lecture hand-outs and other course material

SONOPALPATION:
- course material (hints and experiences)

Teaching methods

lectures (mainly on campus)
learning assignments

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

1. exam (central nervous system) 4.9.2025
2. exam (peripheral nervous system) 10.10.2025
Re-exams: November and December 2025

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Content scheduling

Neuroanatomy and -physiology (including palpation) 3 ECTS

Sonopalpation 1 ECTS

Further information

SONOPALPATION:
Sonopalpation requires hands-on learning, and attendance is compulsory. Absences will be compensated by attending a lesson with another group. At the beginning of each lesson, we will discuss safe and reliable use of the equipment. It is therefore important to arrive on time. In case you are late for the start of the lesson, you will be given a reflective assignment.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Mastery of the subject matter is at least 50% of what is asked.
Students systematically use professional concepts of foreign origin.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Mastery of the subject matter is at least 70% of what is asked.
Students expertly use professional concepts of foreign origin.
Students identify and describe anatomical structures and discover connections between structure and function.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Mastery of the subject matter is at least 90% of what is asked.
Students widely and expertly use professional concepts of foreign origin. 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

Mastery of the subject matter is at least 50% of what is asked.
Students systematically use professional concepts of foreign origin.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.

Assessment methods and criteria

Neuroanatomy and -physiology: 2 exams

Qualifications

Student knows the basics of body functions and structures and assessment of functioning.
Learning and Study Skills
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology 2
Basics of Functional Capacity Assessment
Basic Medical Studies in the Rehabilitation Sector
Basics of Therapeutic Exercise

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