Anatomy and Physiology 2 (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student
• can identify the details of the bones in the upper limbs and describe the structure and functioning of joints in the upper limbs
• can identify and name the muscles in the upper limbs and know how to describe the movements they generate in each joint
• is able to describe the structure of the thorax, the joints of the ribs and the special characteristics of the different parts of the spine
• is able to explain the location and basic functioning of the most important muscle groups in the torso and the neck area
• can identify the core structures of the musculoskeletal system using palpation
• can explain the composition and physiological importance of blood as well as the structure and core functions of the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system and the respiratory system
• can describe the basics of exercise physiology.

Content

• Structure and functioning of the upper limbs: bones, joints, muscles
• Structure of the thorax, functioning of the different parts of the spine
• Torso and neck muscles: deep muscles in the back and the back of the neck, neck muscles, abdominal muscles, pelvic floor muscles, respiratory muscles
• Palpation in the identification of structures
• Physiology: blood, blood circulation, lymphatic system, respiration
• Basics of exercise physiology

Prerequisites

Learning and Study Skills
Anatomy and Physiology

Teaching methods

ANATOMY

Interactive lectures, guided assignments, independent work.

PHYSIOLOGY

Interactive lectures, guided assignments, independent work.

PALPATION

Practical instruction, guided assignments, independent work.

Learning materials and recommended literature

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

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Global Edition. 13th edition (or older).Elaine Marieb, Suzanne Keller. Pearson education.

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.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

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.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

ANATOMY

Exam A: 1.12.2025
Exam B: 16.12.2025

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

PHYSIOLOGY
EXAM 19.11.2025 12.30-15.00


Exam:

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.

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

Exam A: joints and muscles of the neck and trunk
Exam B: bones, joints and muscles of the upper limb

PHYSIOLOGY
Circulatory system, lymphatic system, respiratory system

Further information for students

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.

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.

PHYSIOLOGY
Numerical evaluation. Exam. Grade 1-5.

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

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 use widely and expertly use professional concepts of foreign origin.
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.