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Anatomy and Physiology (5 cr)

Code: SX00FO41-3007

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 15.09.2025
Registration for implementation has not started yet.
Timing
20.08.2025 - 19.10.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
School of Rehabilitation and Examination
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
English
Seats
5 - 35
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
Varpu Perämäki
Jouni Arffman
Lasse Liikanen
Eva-Kristina Nyström
Groups
SXS25S2
Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, monimuoto
Course
SX00FO41

Implementation has 16 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 42 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 04.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:30
(3 h 0 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2029 Anatomian opetustila
Tue 09.09.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2025a Manuaalinen terapia 3a
Wed 10.09.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2025a Manuaalinen terapia 3a
Wed 10.09.2025 time 12:30 - 15:30
(3 h 0 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2029 Anatomian opetustila
Wed 17.09.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2030 Anatomian opetustila
Thu 18.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:30
(3 h 0 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2029 Anatomian opetustila
Wed 24.09.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2030 Anatomian opetustila
Wed 24.09.2025 time 12:30 - 14:30
(2 h 0 min)
Test A / Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPA5011 Digitila
Tue 30.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:30
(3 h 0 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2029 Anatomian opetustila
Wed 08.10.2025 time 08:30 - 11:30
(3 h 0 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2029 Anatomian opetustila
Tue 21.10.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2025a Manuaalinen terapia 3a
Wed 22.10.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2025a Manuaalinen terapia 3a
Wed 22.10.2025 time 12:30 - 15:30
(3 h 0 min)
Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2029 Anatomian opetustila
Thu 23.10.2025 time 12:30 - 15:30
(3 h 0 min)
Sonopalpation 1 Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2025b Manuaalinen terapia 3b
Mon 27.10.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Sonopalpation 2, Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPB2025b Manuaalinen terapia 3b
Wed 29.10.2025 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
Test B / Anatomy and Physiology SX00FO41-3007
MPA3008 Digitila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The student
• is able to describe the structure and functioning of the musculoskeletal system using professional terminology and concepts
• is able to explain the importance of tissue in the structure and functioning of the musculoskeletal system
• can describe the layered structure of the human skin and the functions of each layer
• can describe the structure of striated muscle tissue and explain the basic principles of muscular effort
• can name the different body parts and the bones in the skeleton and describe the basic structure of the spine and vertebrae
• can identify the joint types between the vertebrae and explain how mobility in the various parts of the spine is determined through their anatomical special characteristics
• can identify the details of the bones in the lower limbs and describe the structure and functioning of joints in the lower limbs
• can identify and name the muscles in the lower limbs and know how to describe the movements they generate in each joint
• can identify and locate the core structures of the musculoskeletal system using palpation and sonopalpation.

Content

• Basic anatomical concepts: body parts, anatomical levels and directions, axes of movement
• Types of connections between bones, basic structure of synovial joints and joint types
• Basic structure of striated muscle tissue, types of muscular effort, the functioning roles of muscles, open and closed kinetic chain
• Tissues: epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue
• Skin
• Bones of the skeleton
• Basic structure of the spine and vertebrae, spine joint types and basics of mobility
• Structure and functioning of the lower limbs: bones, joints and muscles
• Palpation in the identification and location of musculoskeletal structures
• Use of ultrasound devices in palpation

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
• is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
• distinguishes informal information from research knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• can act in individual professional situations according to instructions
• aims to act in a client-oriented way
• proves to have adequate skills to act in professional situations.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• is familiar with the ethical principles of the field
• can work as a member of a work group
• is able to evaluate personal strengths and development needs.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for knowledge from various
sources and is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• can work well in typical professional tasks and situations
• can work in a client-oriented way.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• can act in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
• can work in work groups and projects
• is able to develop oneself.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for knowledge from different sources and justifies their use
• utilises the professional knowledge base.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• can apply professional skills in professional situations and acts responsibly
• can act in a client-oriented way
• is capable of solving professional tasks and problems.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• justifies professional activities based on the ethical principles of the field
• can work in work groups and projects and shares competence
• is able to develop oneself.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS: Same as satisfactory (see above)

FAIL
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• uses professional knowledge base of the field one-sidedly and is not familiar
enough with the sources of the field.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• does not have adequate professional knowledge or skills
• does not act according to educational objectives or instructions.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• does not consider professional safety or ethical principles sufficiently
• does not show adequate readiness to participate in group and development work.

Further information

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Objective

The student
• is able to describe the structure and functioning of the musculoskeletal system using professional terminology and concepts
• is able to explain the importance of tissue in the structure and functioning of the musculoskeletal system
• can describe the layered structure of the human skin and the functions of each layer
• can describe the structure of striated muscle tissue and explain the basic principles of muscular effort
• can name the different body parts and the bones in the skeleton and describe the basic structure of the spine and vertebrae
• can identify the joint types between the vertebrae and explain how mobility in the various parts of the spine is determined through their anatomical special characteristics
• can identify the details of the bones in the lower limbs and describe the structure and functioning of joints in the lower limbs
• can identify and name the muscles in the lower limbs and know how to describe the movements they generate in each joint
• can identify and locate the core structures of the musculoskeletal system using palpation and sonopalpation.

Content

• Basic anatomical concepts: body parts, anatomical levels and directions, axes of movement
• Types of connections between bones, basic structure of synovial joints and joint types
• Basic structure of striated muscle tissue, types of muscular effort, the functioning roles of muscles, open and closed kinetic chain
• Tissues: epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue
• Skin
• Bones of the skeleton
• Basic structure of the spine and vertebrae, spine joint types and basics of mobility
• Structure and functioning of the lower limbs: bones, joints and muscles
• Palpation in the identification and location of musculoskeletal structures
• Use of ultrasound devices in palpation

Further information

Käytetään arviointikehikon tasoa aloittelija.

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