Anatomy and Physiology 2: Spine and Thorax (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student can recognise and name the structures of the bones in the thorax in detail. They can name and explain the structures and functioning of the joints in the torso and neck. The student can recognise and name the torso muscles, describe their functioning with every joint and explain the basics of muscle innervation. The student is able to use foreign professional terminology. The student is able to combine anatomic knowledge with palpation and to locate muscles using muscle activation. The student self-assesses and develops their competence and learning methods.

Content

Bones of the thorax
Joints in the torso
Joints in the neck
Deep back and neck muscles
Neck muscles
Abdominal muscles
Respiratory muscles
Pelvic floor muscles
Palpation of bony landmarks
Muscle palpation
Examination of respiration

Materials

ANATOMY

Ross, L.M. & Lamperti, E.D. (toim.) THIEME Atlas of anatomy. General anatomy and musculoskeletal system. Latin nomenclature. Thieme. Owning a copy is recommended.

And materials provided by the teacher.

PHYSIOLOGY

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

And materials provided by the teacher.

PALPATION

Muscolino, Joseph E. 2019. The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns and Stretching 1st Edition.

And materials provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

ANATOMY

Interactive lectures, guided assignments, independent work.

PHYSIOLOGY

Interactive lectures, guided assignments, independent work.

PALPATION

Practical instruction, guided assignments, independent work.

Exam schedules

ANATOMY

Exam A: 12.11.2025
Exam B: 3.12.2025

1st re-exam (exam A+B):
2nd re-exam (exam A+B):

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.

Anatomy exams will not be split any further.

Student workload

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

Content scheduling

ANATOMY

1. Bones of the thorax
2. Joints of the vertebral column
3. Muscles of the trunk

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.

Late submission of course assignment will affect the grade. The teacher will review assignments submitted late according to their own schedule.

The teacher may give additional assignments as a pedagogical solution e.g. to cover for absence.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Mastery of the subject matter is at least 50 % of what is asked.
Students use foreign professional concepts systematically.
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 foreign professional concepts.
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 use widely and expertly foreign professional concepts for example when answering essay questions.
Students identify anatomical structures and explain their function by analyzing connections between structure and function.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Assessment methods and criteria

ANATOMY

Numerically graded exams on a 0 to 5 scale

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.

PALPATION

Mandatory participation, Pass - Fail

SONOPALPATION

Mandatory participation, Pass - Fail