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Anatomy and physiology (5 cr)

Code: JT00EF37-3003

General information


Enrollment

22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022

Timing

06.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Sports and Rehabilitation

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Podiatry

Teachers

  • Anni Issakainen
  • Anna Reinikainen

Teacher in charge

Anna Reinikainen

Groups

  • JTSA22SM
    Podiatry, part-time studies

Objective

You know the basic vocabulary of anatomy and how to use it.
You are able to describe human systems the essential for the profession and their basic functions.
You know the lower limb bones, joints, muscles and ligaments.
You are able to define the different aspects of physical performance and describe how the major organ systems affect these aspects.
You can describe how human organ systems work during basic movement and exercise.

Content

What is the basic anatomy vocabulary in podiatry? How do you use it?
What are human organ systems?
What is the human body structure and and how does it function?
What are the bones, joints, muscles and ligaments of the lower limb?
What is human physical performance made of and how does the function of hte organ system affect performance?
How do organ systems work at rest and exercise?

Evaluation scale

1-5