FYB1210 Anatomy and Physiology II Course description

The course focuses on the anatomical structure and physiological functions of the human body, emphasising the relationship between structure and function within the cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine systems. It highlights the interaction between organ systems and the body’s capacity for adaptation. Students will gain knowledge of normal physiological processes at rest and during physical activity, as well as the body’s ability to adapt structurally and physiologically to various stimuli and loads. This course constitutes the second part of a two-part sequence and includes fundamental musculoskeletal anatomy and innervation of the upper extremities (shoulder, elbow, and hand).

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

After completing the course, the student will 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 in the upper extremities, and the connection between these
• account for the relationship between the structure of the musculoskeletal system and functional properties in the upper extremities
• identify and describe surface structures of the body, as well as describe the procedure for palpation of the upper limbs
• account for anatomical normal variation in the musculoskeletal system in the upper extremities
• account for the anatomy, function and regulation of the circulatory system and respiratory system, and account for the interaction between the systems
• describe anatomy, function and regulation in the digestive and endocrine systems
• describe control mechanisms that are central to the regulation of processes that are to maintain the body's homeostasis, and the cooperation between different organ systems
• describe the body's immune system and account for healing after tissue damage
• describe the body's temperature regulation
• account for the body's energy metabolism and basic nutritional physiology
• account for work physiology and the body's ability to adapt to different types of loads
• describe anatomical and physiological changes throughout the life course

Skills

The student can

• identify and describe anatomical structures of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system of the upper limb with precise terminology
• describe directions of movement, axes and planes in the upper extremities with precise technical terminology
• apply knowledge of key work physiological test principles
• apply knowledge about how nutrition and physical activity affect physical health

The work and teaching methods in the course vary between lectures, seminars, group work, skills training and self-study.

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.

100 % overlap with FYB1200 Anatomy and Physiology - II.