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Musculoskeletal AnatomyLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: TH00DJ37

General information


Credits
5 cr
Responsible person
Mary-Ann Kaukinen

Objective

The student is in physiotherapy process able to
• explain the principles of the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system,
• describe join structure and function in general as well as identify special structures in individual joints
• explain muscle where muscles attach and how they work

Content

Terminology of anatomy, tissues, directions and levels of movements, bony structures, joints, passive supportstructures in joints. Muscles, their origins, insertions and functions individually and by selected joints and movements.

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