CODE 67734 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 2 cfu anno 1 TECN.FISIOPATOL.CARDIOCIRCOLAT.E E PERFUS.CARDIOVASC 9291 (L/SNT3) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR BIO/16 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: ANATOMY-HISTOLOGY TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB AIMS AND CONTENT AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The Specific Anatomy course for the CdS in Cardiovascular Pathophysiology Techniques and Cardiovascular Perfusion aims to provide the fundamental anatomical notions for the subsequent understanding of physiology and cardiovascular pathologies. The objective of the course is therefore the knowledge of the structure of the different parts constituting the human cardiovascular system and the understanding of how they are interconnected with each other and with other structures of other apparatuses and systems, for the performance of their physiological function. Understanding the course lessons should provide the student with the foundations to be able to explore specific topics of interest in the Cardiovascular System in complete autonomy, as well as the foundations for continuing the study of the Course in Cardiovascular Pathophysiology Techniques and Cardiovascular Perfusion. TEACHING METHODS The planned teaching activity consists of 20 hours of face-to-face lectures, during which, with the help of visual aids, all topics for which knowledge is required at the time of the final exam will be explained and discussed with students. A minimum attendance of 75% of the scheduled teaching hours is mandatory. In accordance with Law 170/10 'New regulations regarding specific learning disabilities in the school setting', support services are available for students with Specific Learning Disabilities, disabilities, or other educational needs through the Disability Support Services and Students with SLD Sector. Contact person: Prof. Nicola Girtler (nicolagirtler@unige.it). These students are invited to contact the professor and the disability representative of their School/Department at the beginning of the course to agree on any teaching methods that, while respecting the learning objectives, take into account individual learning styles. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Blood vessels and circulation Structure of arterial and venous blood vessels, capillaries structure Systematic Arterial and Venous Circulation Portal systems Portal vein collateral circulation Heart Orientation and external configuration. Heart wall structure Internal configuration Valves Fibrous skeleton Conduction system Mediastinal cavity Topographic anatomy of the organs it contains Lymphatic system, mediastinal lymph nodes Anatomy of organs and structures associated with the regulation of cardiovascular activity a. Autonomic Nervous System Autonomic afferents: Receptor systems Autonomic efferents: Orthosympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, Innervation of the heart b. Hypothalamus Neurohypophysis and Hypothalamic-pituitary tract Adenohypophisis and Hypothalamic-pituitary portal system c. Kidney Internal configuration, vasculature, nephron, juxtaglomerular apparatus d. Adrenal glands Morphology and microscopic structure, vascularization e. Endocrine myocardium RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Principi di Anatomia Umana - Tortora/Nielsen - Ed. Ambrosiana Anatomia Umana – Martini /Timmons/Tallitsch- EdiSes BARBATELLI e autori vari- ANATOMIA UMANA, FONDAMENTI con istituzioni di istologia, edi ermes TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD VANESSA COSSU Ricevimento: The professor receives students by appointment (to make the request write to: vanessa.cossu@edu.unige.it). LESSONS LESSONS START Lessons will be scheduled in the first semester in accordance with the academic calendar. Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam takes place in oral form. For exams, the academic institution will follow its rules on assessing students with certified Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) or other Special Educational Needs (SEN). This means, for instance, allowing the use of conceptual maps (which teachers must approve at least one week before the exam) and giving extra time for written tests. ASSESSMENT METHODS The oral examination will focus on assessing knowledge of all topics covered in class. The assessment of learning and knowledge acquisition takes place through the final exam, which aims to ascertain the effective student's acquisition of the expected learning outcomes. The student will have to demonstrate adequate knowledge of the anatomical organs associated with the cardiovascular system as well as those involved in its regulation, both from a morphological (macroscopic description) and structural (microscopic structure) point of view. The student's communication skills will be assessed during the examination. The oral examination is considered passed if a grade of 18 out of 30 or higher is achieved. For the exam to be considered sufficient, a knowledge of the fundamental elements of the subject is required. FURTHER INFORMATION Course materials (presentations, multimedia content, etc.) will be available through the Aulaweb link.