Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Sturcture and Function: Musculoskeletal System
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
Dr. Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz
jrodriguezs@uic.es
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
- CB01 - Students must demonstrate that they have and understand knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and it tends to be found at a level that, although it is based on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting-edge of their field of study.
- CB03 - Students must have the ability to bring together and interpret significant data (normally within their area of study) to issue judgements that include a reflection on significant issues of a social, scientific and ethical nature.
- CB04 - That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- CE09 - To be aware of the anatomical, physiological and histological aspects of the organs and systems in the human body at different stages in life and in both sexes, with a particular focus on a comprehensive understanding of ageing.
- CG01 - To be aware of basic biological concepts and language specific to biomedical sciences and health status.
- CG11 - To be aware of basic concepts from different fields connected to biomedical sciences.
- CT01 - To develop the organisational and planning skills that are suitable in each moment.
- CT02 - To develop the ability to resolve problems.
- CT03 - To develop analytical and summarising skills.
- CT04 - To interpret experimental results and identify consistent and inconsistent elements.
- CT05 - To use the internet as a means of communication and a source of information.
- CT06 - To know how to communicate, give presentations and write up scientific reports.
- CT07 - To be capable of working in a team.
- CT08 - To reason and evaluate situations and results from a critical and constructive point of view.
- CT09 - To have the ability to develop interpersonal skills.
- CT10 - To be capable of autonomous learning.
- CT11 - To apply theoretical knowledge to practice.
- CT12 - To apply scientific method.
- CT13 - To be aware of the general and specific aspects related to the field of nutrition and ageing.
- CT14 - To respect the fundamental rights of equality between men and women, and the promotion of human rights and the values that are specific to a culture of peace and democratic values.
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
1st, 3rd and 5th call consists of: 20% final practical test, 65% final theoretical test, 15% continuous evaluation.
Practical test.
- Day: To be determined
- Type of test: 10 questions related to the practices carried out in the course.
- The wrong question does not subtract.
- The person who does not pass this exam does not pass the course.
Final exam. 22/01/2025
- Day: To be determined
- Type of test: 40-60 multiple choice questions.
- It includes all the material explained in the classes (theoretical, practical and case methods), as well as the contents included in the recommended bibliography.
- It is essential to pass this exam in order to pass the course.
- The incorrect question subtracts 0.20. The unanswered question does not subtract 0.20.
Continuous evaluation: questions, works and tests carried out during the classes (both oral and written). Included are moodle quizzes that can be announced or can be surprise (without prior notice in the same class) and attitude assessment by the teacher.
REMARKS:
- The final exam and the practical exam must be passed to pass the subject with a grade equal or higher than 5.
- In order to pass the subject an overall grade equal to or higher than 5 must be obtained (in addition to the above point).
- The person who has passed the practical exam and final theoretical exam, but the average does not exceed 5, will have to take the exam with a lower grade (test type or practical) and get a better result in this exam so that the average is equal to or higher than 5.
2nd, 4th and 6th exams consists of: 40% practical test and 60% final test.
- The final test and the practical test will have the same characteristics as the previous exams.
Other points to take into account:
1) Class attendance:
Regular attendance to theory, practical and case methods classes is recommended.
Attendance to the master classes is not compulsory, but attendees will have to abide by the rules indicated by the professors. The expulsion of a student from a master class, practical class or case method will have negative repercussions in the continuous evaluations.
Attendance to case methods is optional, however a percentage of the questions of the final exam will be on the content of these case methods.
Attendance to practicals is mandatory.
If a student attends the class more than 5 minutes late, the professor may deny him/her entrance.
2) Misuse of electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets or laptops may result in expulsion from class. Misuse is understood as the recording and broadcasting of students or teachers during the different lessons as well as the use of these devices for recreational and non-educational purposes. In the case of accessing the laboratories with the phone, the teacher will have the power to fail the course.
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 22/01/2025 A16 16:00h
- R1 31/01/2025 09:00h
- E2 20/06/2025 A09 09:00h