Learning objectives
LEARNING ENDPOINTS
1 Knowledge and understanding
Systematic description of regional anatomy and morphology of human body, its macro and microscopic features in the different periods of life, organogenesis and phases of development
2 Applying knowledge and understanding
This knowledge must be applied to simple clinical reasoning (case studies)
3 Making judgements
Students are expected to be able to follow a reasonement of functional anatomy
4 Communication skills
Students are expected to use a proper anatomical language
5 Learning skills
Students are expected to be able to summarize a technical text
Prerequisites
Histology and general embriology
Anatomy I program
Course unit content
Digestive system
Reproductive system
Neuroanatomy
Full programme
Digestive system: Peritoneum and peritoneal cavity and its organogenesis. Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy and organogenesis of the digestive tract and related glands. Vascularization and innervation.
Reproductive System: general characteristics and organogenesis. Female reproductive system: macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the ovary, uterine tube, uterus and vagina; morphological and functional aspects of the uterine and ovarian cycles; vascularization and innervation. Male reproductive system: morphology and structure of the testis, epididymis, prostate and ductal system; vascularization and innervation. Perineum and genitalia.
Neuroanatomy: organogenesis and general organization of the nervous system. Skull-brain topography. Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy, architecture and structure of the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon, telencephalon with morpho-functional correlations. The cranial nerves. Pathways of voluntary and automatic motility. General visceral sensitivity. Anatomy of the visual, auditory and vestibular systems. The meninges, the cerebrospinal fluid and the ventricular cavities. Vascularization. The autonomous nervous system. The peripheral nervous system: macroscopic anatomy with functional correlations and innervation territories.
Bibliography
TRATTATO di Anatomia Umana (Anastasi et al.), Ed. EdiErmes;
SOBOTTA Anatomia Umana, edizione italiana a cura di M.Vitale, Ed. EDRA;
NETTER Atlante di Anatomia Umana, Ed. EDRA;
PROMETHEUS - Atlante di Anatomia, edizione italiana a cura di E.Gaudio, Ed. EdiSES.
Teaching methods
Class lectures, with the use of anatomical specimens and models.
Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly). Slides will be available for Dental Students only (“5026 – MEDICINA E CHIRURGIA”).
Atlas, anatomical models and the laboratory of microscopic anatomy will be also available.
Assessment methods and criteria
The achievement of the goals of the course will be assessed by a oral examination. Through questions about the contents of the course the student preparation will be tested. Exams will specifically consist of 2 phases, as follows. Phase 1: identification and description of at least one microscopy slides. Phase 2: evaluation of the knowledge of the entire course programme.
Students with DSA/BSE must contact the University's Reception and Inclusion Centre (CAI) in advance and follow the CAI's instructions for any requests for personalised examinations (https://www.cai.unipr.it/ ).
Other information
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