This class concerns the functional anatomy of vertebrate systems, with maximum emphasis on the ontogenetic and phylogenetic context. The approach is strongly focused on the evolution of the structures.
The first part of the course will allow the students to know the elements of descriptive embryology, which will allow to understand the process that leads from a single cell (zygote) to a multicellular organism. The second part of the course will allow the student to know the anatomy of vertebrates, their similarity and differences, according to evolutionary and functional data.
1 - The student will be able to illustrate the phylogenetic relationships between the major taxa of living and extinct chordates.
2 - The student will be able to describe, using appropriate language, the main events in the embryonic development of vertebrates.
3 - The student will be able to describe, using appropriate language, the main vertebrate systems.
4 - The student will be able to compare the structures in the different vertebrates, underlining the homologies and, where possible, the evolutionary paths, the plesiomorphic and apomorphic ones.
5 - The student will acquire the ability to observe anatomical diagrams, photographs of macroscopic and microscopic biological preparations, managing to apply the theoretical notions on the description of the images.
Basic knowledge of cytology and histology is required to effectively address the class content.
40 hours of lectures delivered alternatively through multimedia presentations or by schematizing on the blackboard.
Evolution of vertebrates. Types of eggs and development. Segmentation, gastrulation, neurulation, organogenesis. Phylotypic stage of vertebrates. Systems or apparatus (integumentary, muscular, skeletal, digestive, excretory, reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, nervous, sensory) of the various vertebrate groups, with particular attention to phylogeny and ontogeny.
All the slides used during the lessons and other teaching material will be available on Aulaweb, after each lesson or topic. In addition, as a support for the study, the text Stingo - Anatomia Comparata Edi-Ermes editions is recommended.
Ricevimento: Office hours for students: appointment
SARA FERRANDO (President)
CRISTIANO ANGELINI
TIZIANA BACHETTI
MATTEO BOZZO
SIMONA CANDIANI
LORENZO GALLUS
See the lesson calendar at this link: https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/
COMPARATIVE ANATOMY
The exam consists of the answers to questions posed by the teacher, description and explanation of images and photographs of microscopic and macroscopic anatomy preparations.
Details on how to prepare for the exam and the degree of detail required for each topic are provided during the lessons.
The oral exam covers the topics covered during the lectures. The ability to expose topics using the correct terminology is also evaluated.
Attendance in this course is recommended
