Anatomy and Physiology 3: Upper Extremities (5 cr)

Objective

The student can recognise and name the structures of the bones in the shoulders and upper limbs in detail. They can name and explain the structures and functioning of the joints in the shoulders and upper limbs. The student can recognise and name the muscles in the shoulders and upper limbs, describe their functioning with every joint and explain the basics of muscle innervation. The student is able to use foreign professional terminology. The student can explain the key chemical and biochemical factors affecting biological processes in the body. They are able to describe the importance of the key biomolecules in the cell structure and metabolism.
The student is able to combine anatomic knowledge with palpation. The student is anatomically precise and develops their palpation skills. The student can locate the muscles of the shoulder girdle and upper limbs using muscle activation and can evaluate the tonus of these muscles. The student can locate the muscles of the neck, middle torso and lower limbs using muscle activation and can evaluate the tonus of these muscles. The student uses their knowledge in ergonomics when working. The student self-assesses and develops their competence and learning methods.

Content

Bones, joints and muscles of the shoulders and upper limbs
Main nerves and blood vessels in the shoulders and upper limbs
Palpation of the muscles of the upper limbs and shoulder girdle
Palpation of the muscles of the neck, middle torso and lower limbs
Structure and importance of the cell membrane
Main features of the structure of biomolecules – proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids
Key tasks of biomolecules in the structures and metabolism of the body
Water as a solvent
Diffusion and osmosis
Professional terminology

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.

Qualifications

Learning and study skills, Anatomy and Physiology