Aim and Content

Anatomy of the muscular and skeletal system. A clinical lecture series is a part of the course.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

After completion of the course, the students should be able to account for:

• Elements and structure of the skeleton. Particular emphasis will be on understanding the spinal column and the structure and functions of the extremities.
• Elements, structure and function of the most important joints.
• Function and innervation of the most important muscles.
• Structure and function of the spinal nerves, plexus formation, and the larger nerves of the extremities.
• Blood supply to the extremities, including knowledge of pulse centres.
• Surface anatomy related to the musculoskeletal system.
• Simple clinical conditions important in relation to the musculoskeletal system.
• Structure, function, blood supply and lymph drainage of the mammary gland.

Skills

After completion of the course, the students should be able to:

• Palpate important structures related to the musculoskeletal system, e.g. bone structures, nerves, and joint gaps.
• Recognize bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels on dissected specimens.

Competences

After completion of the course, the students should be able to:

• Understand the ethics at work regarding the donation of one´s body for dissection
• Display a deep respect for being allowed to dissect a human body.
• Conduct their behaviour in the dissection room with dignity, integrity and respectfulness.

Emphasis is also placed on making the students grasp the general importance of extending empathy, support and understanding not only to themselves but also towards colleagues, future patients and their relatives.

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Access to the Course Unit

Cand.med.-degree programme

Teaching Methods

25 lectures

30 hours dissection per student (with guidance)

2 hours surface seminar per student (with guidance)

Compulsory Requirements

Dissection course

Assessment methods

2 hour written exam for all students with relevant clinical questions. 25 students will be selected by random for an oral/practical exam (15 minutes each). The oral/practical exam accounts for 25% of the total exam result.

Grading Scale

A-F

Course Unit Evaluation

Written evaluation on My Space/Mi side.