FYB1100 Anatomy and Physiology - I Course description

Physiotherapists use knowledge about the body’s structure (anatomy) and function in the performance of many tasks. The body is a functional unit, and structure and function affect each other in that a change in structure can lead to a change in function, and vice versa. Physiotherapists use this knowledge about the connection between structure and function when assessing muscle strength, for example. Reduced muscle strength can be caused by damage to /disease of the muscle tissue and nerve tissue, and the physiotherapist must be able to identify the structural cause. Knowledge about the connection between structure and function is therefore important to the work of physiotherapists, and the course emphasises theoretical knowledge about the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system.

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills (learning outcomes marked with an asterisk (*) are assessed in connection with the coursework requirements):

Knowledge

The student can

• explain the structure of the human body’s musculoskeletal system and nervous system, and the relationship between them
• describe the connection between the structure and functional properties of the musculoskeletal system
• describe the connection between the structure and functional properties of the nervous system
• describe describe the structure and function of the sensory organs
• describe/identify underlying structure and projections on the surface of the body, and describe the procedure for palpation
• describe normal anatomical variation in the musculoskeletal system
• describe the transmission of nociceptive signals, modulation mechanisms and pain processing in the brain

Skills

The student can

• identify anatomical structures in the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system in anatomical specimens*
• apply Latin names and terminology for muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves, positions, directions of movement, axes and planes

The work and teaching methods include self-study, group work, seminars, lectures and practical skills training. Some of the lectures will be in English.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

• station test, up to 30 minutes

Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours

On successful completion of the course, the student has the following learning outcomes classified as knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• can account for comorbid disorders, both somatic and psychological, in people with disabilities
• can give an account of symptoms of illness and the importance of the disease for good health in a life course perspective
• can give an account of forms of treatment for somatic illness
• can describe evidence-based disease prevention measures and health-promoting behaviour
• can outline relevant courses of treatment
• can describe physical and cognitive changes and the consequences of these related to old age
• can describe symptoms of neurological impairment and the disease's impact on health

Skill

The Student

• can demonstrate healthcare procedures in accordance with VAR-Healthcare (procedure and knowledge base for the health service)
• can perform life-saving first aid
• can demonstrate key principles and aids in transfer

General competence

The student

• can identify associations between health and disease, including disability and disability
• can identify abnormalities and signs of illness, as well as help patients to take care of their health challenges

The work and teaching methods include lectures, demonstrations, skills training and self-study.

In order to take the exam, the following must be approved:

• 100 percent attendance in demonstrations and skills training at the exercise post
• 100 percent attendance at first aid course related to practice post
• one practical test related to the execution of procedures at the exercise post

Individual written examination with invilgation in somatic illness and treatment, 4 hours.