Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Upon completion of the course, the student is able to name the human musculoskeletal system in Finnish and Latin:
• Basic anatomical structures and movements
• Superficial structures of the body from the front and back
• Superficial muscles of the body from the front and back
• Palpable (palpation-detectable) bony landmarks (points used to assess, for example, the symmetry of a person's posture) from the front and back
• The most important bones from the front and back

Prerequisites (course unit)

No previous knowledge required.

Further information (course unit)

This course is part of the 7-credit Human Anatomy course in the Physiotherapy Degree Programme.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Passed: The student demonstrates proficiency in the essential knowledge of the musculoskeletal system anatomy and achieves at least 70% correct answers in the exam.

Failed: The student's understanding of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system is inadequate, and they scored less than 70% on the exam.

Location and time

The course is implemented 100% as an online course on Moodle during the implementation period.

Competence is demonstrated through an Exam test.

Exam schedules

You can register for the Exam test after you have received the right to study. Exam tests are taken in designated Exam rooms, which are available in multiple higher education institutions.

Each student has three attempts to pass the test during their study entitlement period. The passing threshold is 70%. If the test is not passed within three attempts, the student may re-enroll in the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment is based on the Exam test and follows a pass/fail grading system as follows:

Pass: The student demonstrates proficiency in the key concepts of the musculoskeletal system anatomy and scores at least 70% in the Exam test.

Fail: The student's knowledge of the musculoskeletal system anatomy is insufficient, and they score less than 70% in the Exam test.

A failed Exam test can be retaken up to two times.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

The course is conducted entirely as a self-paced online course.

On the Moodle learning platform: Written study materials, short video lectures, independent self-assessment, and the opportunity for peer discussions.

In Exam test facilities: Course examination.

Learning materials

All Exam materials are available on the Moodle platform.
The exam materials are primarily based on two sources:
1. Hokkanen, M. & Vierimaa, H. 2019. Tuki- ja liikuntaelimistön anatomia. Opiskelukirja. Sanoma Pro Oy.
(This book is primarily used as a textual source.)
2. Platzer, W. 2014. Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol 1: Locomotor System. Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
(This book is primarily used as an image source.)
Additionally, anatomical images can be searched using Google Images. It is also recommended to explore three-dimensional models or videos on platforms such as YouTube, as understanding two-dimensional images can otherwise be challenging.

Student workload

The course scope is 1 ECTS credit (1 ECTS), which corresponds to 27 hours of study.

Content scheduling

The entire content of the course is available for the entire duration of the study right.

Completion alternatives

None.

Practical training and working life cooperation

None.

International connections

None.

Further information

Exam tests are assessed, and credits are recorded in the study register primarily on Thursdays of odd-numbered weeks, excluding school holiday periods.

Summer Break 2025
To have credits recorded before the summer break: all assessments must be completed by June 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The next assessment after the summer break: August 13, 2025.

Christmas Break 2025
To have credits recorded before the Christmas break: all assessments must be completed by December 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The next assessment after the Christmas break: January 2, 2026 (Friday).

Summer Break 2026
To have credits recorded before the summer break: all assessments must be completed by June 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The next assessment after the summer break: August 13, 2026.

Final assessment: The course must be fully completed by August 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Monday).