SUPERFICIAL ANATOMY AND PALPATION TECHNIQUES

Course Description

In this course, it is aimed to use human anatomy functionally and to detect tissues by palpation, to integrate the palpation skills taken in the basic anatomy course into the human body and to increase the palpation skills. Within the scope of this course what is deep and superficial palpation and how to do it, palpation of different tissues, palpation of limb, forearm, thigh structures, arm, pelvic, trunk, foot, hand, skull structures, how to palpate structures such as muscles, bones and joints, how to distinguish their differences from each other, in which anatomical position it is easier to reach the structures, the results of palpation findings comparing them with healthy tissue for major pathologies will be taught.

SUPERFICIAL ANATOMY AND PALPATION TECHNIQUES

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Sağlık Bilimleri İçin Temel Anatomi - Yrd. Doç. Dr. Ayşe Sel

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Will be able to palpate superficial and deep anatomical structures in the human body. SOLO 4
2. L02 Distinguish how anatomical palpation techniques are performed on structures such as upper extremities, lower extremities, trunk and head and neck. SOLO 4
3. L03 It defines which type of palpation can be performed in which position. SOLO 2
4. L04 Defines the necessary anatomical information to perform palpation techniques in the human body. SOLO 2

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
2. P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
3. P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
4. P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment.
5. P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
6. P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, transfers results to the field application.
7. P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
8. P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
9. P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
11. P11 Contributes quality management processes, and in- field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

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