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

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.