FYB1110 Anatomy and Physiology I Course description

This course examines how the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and sensory organs are structured and function, as well as their interaction in a healthy human. Fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology is necessary to understand normal bodily functions, conduct assessments, and administer treatment. This is the first of two courses, covering basic anatomy of the trunk, legs, head, and neck.

The student must be admitted to the study programme.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The student can

• explain the structure of the body's musculoskeletal system and nervous system, and the connection between these
• account for the relationship between the structure and functional characteristics of the musculoskeletal system
• account for the relationship between the structure of the nervous system and functional properties
• account for the structure and function of the sensory organs
• identify and describe surface structures of the body, as well as describe the procedure for palpation
• account for anatomical normal variation in the musculoskeletal system
• account for pain physiology, including nociceptive signal transmission, modulation mechanisms and pain processing in the brain

Skills

The student can

• identify and describe anatomical structures in the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system with precise technical terminology.
• describe directions of movement, axes and planes with precise professional terminology

The work and teaching methods vary between lectures, seminars, group work, skills training, and self-study. In some lectures, the language of instruction will be English.

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

• 2-4 passing tests according to given criteria

Supervised individual written exam (multiple choice), 4 hours.

No aids permitted.

Grade scale A-F.

All answers are reviewed by one examiner. An external examiner is regularly involved in the evaluation of assignment sets and assessment criteria, at a minimum for every third ordinary examination.

9 credits overlap with FYB1100 Anatomy and Physiology - I.