Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Sturcture and Function: Musculoskeletal System
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
Introduction
This subject will provide the necessary knowledge about the musculoskeletal system which contributes to the maintenance of human homeostasis. Students will learn about both their physiological and structural parts.
Pre-course requirements
Knowledge of basic molecular, cellular and chemical terminology
Objectives
To know connective and muscular tissue components
To understand the connective and muscular tissue functions and how function.
To learn the general muscular and skeletal system of human anatomy.
To know the physiological processes that enable these tissues to achieve their functions.
To learn about physiological and structural alterations that can lead to disease in humans.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- To identify prinicpal muscles and bones on the musculoskeletal system.
- To recognize research fields to develop on this system.
- To develop analysis and syntesis capacities
- To know how to communicate, how to work in group and how to make oral presentations
- To be able to organiza himself to carry forward the subject.
- To identify more or less importants aspects for his field.
Learning outcomes of the subject
When the course is over, the student:
-Knows the connective tissue components, physiology, functions and types
-Knows bone physiology
-Knows the importance and the role of the bone about calcium homeostasis.
-Knows the principal human bones.
-Knows the processes that take place when a bone fracture or disease occurs.
-Knows the processes that induce muscle contraction
-Knows the structural and functional differences between muscle types.
-Knows the processes that take place when a muscle injury occurs.
Syllabus
Part 1. Physiology and structure of the connective tissue.
Part 2. Cartilage tissue
Part 3. Bone tissue
Part 4. Muscular tissue
Part 5. General anatomy of the human body
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Lectures: 120 minutes (15-minute break) on a theoretical subject by the teacher. Visual support is used in power point format to accompany the explanations. Clinical cases or case methods (CM): Statement of a real or imaginary situation. Students work on the questions asked in small groups or in interaction with the teacher and the answers are discussed. The teacher actively intervenes and if necessary, provides new knowledge. In these classes you can discuss content that examines in greater depth the topics covered in the master classes or new topics. The master classes have the same importance and the same weight as questions in the final exam. Laboratory practice (PL): Practical sessions in the dissection laboratory where dissection and identification of the different tissues seen in the theoretical part will be worked on. Practical sessions in the classroom where research tools will be used to assess muscle variables.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
1) Students in first sitting:
Continuous assessment: 15%
Work on muscular physiology: 30%
Final exam: 55%
2) Students in second sitting: same criteria as in the first sitting.
General points to consider about the assessment system:
1) In the final exam, a minimum mark of 5 must be obtained in order to be able to average the marks of continuous assessment and work on muscular physiology.
2) The exams will be of the test type with 5 response options, counting +1 for correct answers and -0.2 for errors.
3) Continuous assessment means responding to possible questions that the teacher may pose, attitude during class and practice and completion of tests to evaluate the case methods.
4) Class attendance: Regular attendance at theory classes, practice and case methods is recommended. Attendance at the master classes is not mandatory, but attendees must adhere to the guidelines indicated by the teachers. The expulsion of a student from a Master’s class, practical class or case method will have a negative impact on the ongoing assessments. Attendance at case methods is optional. However, some of the final exam questions will be about the content of these case methods. Attendance at practice sessions is optional and students must attend the assigned groups. However, some of the questions in the final exam will be about the content of these practical classes
5) The improper use of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets or laptops may result in class expulsion. The recording and dissemination of either students or teachers during the different lessons is regarded as improper use, as well as the use of these devices for recreational and non-educational purposes.
Bibliography and resources
TORTORA. Principios de Anatomía y Fisiología. Ed. Panamericana
THIBODEAU. Anatomía y fisiología. Ed. Elsevier
GUYTON. Fisiología médica. Ed. Elsevier
MEZQUITA. Fisiología médica. Ed. Panamericana
Evaluation period
- E1 20/01/2021 I3 14:00h
- E2 17/06/2021 11:00h