Human Anatomy and Physiology (1.5cr)
Course unit code: STF20041
General information
- Credits
- 1.5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Satu Martiskainen, Vastuuopettaja
Objective
The student knows the basics of the function and regulation of different systems of the body in such a way that he/she can apply the knowledge in professional studies and in health care professions.
The student can independently search for information about anatomy and physiology from various sources.
The student can connect the normal function of tissue systems with general locomotion and functional ability.
Content
The structure and operation of cells and tissues
The structure and operation of the musculoskeletal syste
The structure and operation of the cardiovascular system
The structure and operation of the pulmonary system
Blood and body fluid
The structure and operation of the nervous system
The terms and language of anatomy and physiology
The structure and operation of the endocrine system
The structure and operation of the digestive system
The structure and operation of the senses
The structure and operation of the urinary system and the reproductive system
Thermoregulation of the organ system