Study Guide

Learning objectives

After the studies the student is able to

- describe the bodily structures and functions from cells to organ systems
- identify and name the anatomical structures of the head and use correct anatomical terms
- explain the physiology of the masticatory system as the basis for oral health care
- apply the knowledge to his or her later studies and to independent data acquisition

Content

Content
- cell and tissues
- blood and blood circulation
- immune system
- respiration
- digestion
- hormone functions
- the main points of urine production
- acid-base balance
- senses of sight and hearing and pain
- cellular biology
- nervous system and musculoskeletal system
- the bones of the skull
- special features of the newborn skull structure
- maxillary and mandibular morphology and anatomy
- masseter muscles and mimetic muscles
- n. trigeminus and n. facialis
- veins and arteries of the head and neck
- salivary glands
- lymph glands of the head and neck
- oral cavity
- anatomy and function of the temporomandibular joint

Further information

The course is required as a preceding studies in order to participate Kariologinen suunterveydenhoitotyö 5 op / Cariological Patient's Oral Heatlh Care 5 ECTS and Harjoittelu, kariologinen suunterveydenhoitotyö 5 op / Practice, Cariological Patient's Oral Health Care 5 ECTS