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Functional Anatomy 1 (7 cr)

Code: TH00BY05-3001

General information


Enrollment

23.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

Timing

30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

30 - 48

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Teachers

  • Pirjo Pennanen

Groups

  • PFYSIS21B
    PFYSIS21B
  • PFYSIS21A
    PFYSIS21A
  • PFYSIS21

Objective

The student is in physiotherapy process able to
• explain the principles of the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system,
• identify the palpable musculoskeletal structures.
• use the basics of classic massage

Content

Terminology of anatomy, tissues, directions and levels of movements, bony structures, joints, passive supportstructures in joints. Muscle origins, insertions and functions. Palpation as a means of physiotherapeutic examination, palpations of superficial bones and muscles. The use of classic massage.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge