Learning objectives
1 Knowledge and understanding
Systematic and functional description of the anatomy of the human Central Nervous System (CNS), 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 neuroanatomy
4 Communication skills
Students are expected to use a proper (neuro)anatomical language
5 Learning skills
Students are expected to be able to summarize a technical text
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Neuroanatomy: organogenesis and general organization of the central nervous system. Macroscopic 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. Skull-brain topography. The autonomous nervous system. The peripheral nervous system: macroscopic anatomy with functional correlations and innervation territories.
Full programme
Neuroanatomy: organogenesis and general organization of the nervous system. Gross 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. Brain vascularization. Skull-brain topography. The autonomous nervous system.
Bibliography
HUMAN ANATOMY (Anastasi et al.), Ed. Edi-Ermes
Teaching methods
Class lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
The achievement of the goals of the course will be assessed by a oral examination. Student preparation will be tested through questions on the content of the course. Exam will specifically consist in a oral examination with the evaluation of the knowledge of neuroanatomy in a functional and clinical perspective.
Other information
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