Learning objectives
1- Knowledge and understanding:
Systematic description of regional anatomy and morphology of head and neck, with a clinical-oriented approach
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
Prerequisites
Human anatomy and histology
Course unit content
Classes will be centered on Human Topographical Anatomy of the Head and Neck, with a focus on anatomical region of special interest for clinical and surgical applications.
Full programme
Introduction to human topographical anatomy. Fascia. Cranial and facial region, lateral aspect of the head, infratemporal region, pterygopalatine fossa, orbital region, nasal region, mental region, buccal region, oral region, oropharynx space, parotid and submandibular region, regions of the neck, supra and infrahyoid neck spaces , aspects of gross anatomy of the thorax: mediastinum and lungs
Bibliography
ANASTASI et al. -Trattato di Anatomia umana- Ediz. Edi Ermes
FONZI L. -Anatomia funzionale e clinica dello splancnocranio- Ediz. Edi Ermes
TILLMAN B. -Atlante di anatomia odontoiatrica e medicina- RC Ediz. Scientifiche
SCHUNKE M et al. - Prometheus - Testo Atlante di Anatomia - Edises
NETTER F.- Atlante di Anatomia umana- Masson
Teaching methods
Class lectures. Practical lesson and direct experience on anatomical models.
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment of the achievement of the objectives of the course consists in an oral examination. Through questions about the contents of the course, the student preparation will be tested by oral examination with the evaluation of the knowledge of anatomy of head and neck regions
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