Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The course provides the essential knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy needed by physiotherapists.

On completion of the course

• be able to name the main structures of the human musculoskeletal system in Finnish and Latin
• understand and be able to describe, using jargon, the basic functions of the main musculoskeletal structures

Content (course unit)

Anatomy of human bones, joints and muscles

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass: The student demonstrates a basic knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy.

Fail: The student has insufficient knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy.

Location and time

The course begins at the start of the autumn semester and continues until week 9 of the spring semester.

Exam schedules

The first Exam will be available no later than the start of the course. A new exam will be opened at the end of each module's lecture sessions. Each exam and its two retakes are available for two weeks, giving a total of 2 + 2 + 2 = 6 weeks to complete the exam for each individual module.

Note: Anatomy must be passed before beginning the second-year studies as outlined in the curriculum.

Assessment methods and criteria

A passing grade requires at least 70% correct answers from each Exam test.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Lecture teaching, studying anatomical models in small groups, and self-study of learning materials in Moodle. Self-study constitutes the largest part of the student's workload.
Examination in the Exam system.

Learning materials

Exam tests are based solely on the examination material available in Moodle. The terms in the examination material are based on the book by Hokkanen, M. & Vierimaa, H. 2019. Tuki- ja liikuntaelimistön anatomia. Opiskelukirja. Sanoma Pro Oy. This covers all chapters except chapter 3, which is about the head region.

The images in the Moodle material also use, among other sources, the book by Platzer, Werner. 2014. Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol 1. Locomotor System, Thieme Medical Publishers, Incorporated. This book is also available as an e-book in the TAMK library.

Additionally, good supplementary texts include VK Publishing's "Reittiopas ihmiskehoon" ja "Reittiopas ihmiskehoon- Opiskelijan työkirja".

Student workload

The course is worth 7 credits, which equates to 189 hours.

Content scheduling

The course consists of seven modules, each of which includes one Exam assessment. Each module is worth one ECTS credit. The modules are scheduled to be completed in the following order:
1. Basic terms and structures
2. Bones and joints
3. Muscles of the upper limb
4. Muscles of the lower limb
5. Muscles of the trunk
6. Nerve anatomy
7. Ligaments

Completion alternatives

None.

Practical training and working life cooperation

None.

International connections

None.

Further information

A failed partial exam can be retaken twice (i.e., each exam allows three attempts) without a separate discussion with the teacher. If the partial exam is not passed within three attempts, the student must have a discussion about their study progress with their tutor teacher.