AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Human Anatomy module aims to provide the student with anatomical knowledge adequate for understanding the organization and functioning of the human body. In particular, those topics that are most directly related to the generation and control of movement will be explored: the locomotor system and the nervous system. In addition, adequate information will be provided to understand the morphology and form/function relationship of the organs that make up the systems that support movement, such as the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and endocrine system.
This knowledge will enable the student to further explore the subject matter in complete autonomy.

TEACHING METHODS

The planned teaching activity will consist of face-to-face lectures, during which, with the use of visual aids, all topics for which knowledge is required at the time of the final examination will be explained and discussed with students.

Pursuant to L.170/10 “New Regulations on Specific Learning Disorders in Schools”, support services are in place for students with Specific Learning Disorders (SAD), disabilities or other educational needs, through the “Support Services Sector for disabilities and for students with SAD”. These students are encouraged to contact the lecturer and the School's disability contact person, Prof. Nicola Girtler (nicolagirtler@unige.it), at the beginning of the course to agree on possible teaching modalities that, while respecting the objectives of the course, take into account individual learning patterns.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Part of the program carried out by Prof. Davide Bagnara (24 hrs)

Introduction to the study of Human Anatomy. Organization of the human body. Terms of position and movement.
The skeletal system. Introduction. Joints: classification, structure and movement.
Axial skeleton: the skull, spine, rib cage, with related joints.
Appendicular skeleton: scapular girdle and upper limb, pelvic girdle and lower limb, with related joints.
The muscular system. Introduction. Classification of muscles. Muscles of the trunk with relative insertions and movements, muscles of the limbs with relative insertions and movements.
The peripheral nervous system. Description of the plexuses. Cervical, brachial and lumbosacral plexuses. Main peripheral nerves with special focus on the motor innervation of the limbs.

Part of the program carried out by Prof. Fabio Ghiotto (32 hrs)

The cardiovascular system. Introduction. Morphology and structure of the heart. Heart valves. Conduction system. Pericardium. Systemic and pulmonary circulation. Structure of vessels: arteries, capillaries and veins. Aorta and its main branches, main venous branches.
The integumentary system. Organization of the skin. Cutaneous adnexa.
The nervous system. Introduction to the nervous system (NS). Outlines of embryonic development of the NS. Meninges, ventricles and barriers of the NS. Spinal cord and spinal nerves. Encephalic trunk. Cranial nerves (generalities). Cerebellum. Diencephalon. Telencephalon. The afferent compartment. Classification of receptors. Definition of receptor field. Receptors and pathways of the general somatic sensitivity. The eye and the optic pathways. The ear and the acoustic and vestibular pathways. The efferent compartment. The motor unit. Spinal reflexes. The pyramidal and extra-pyramidal systems. The basal ganglia. The circuitry involving the cerebellum. The hypothalamus and the visceral nervous system.
The endocrine system. Introduction. Epiphysis, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroids, adrenal gland.
The female reproductive system (hints). Ovary. Ovarian cycle. Uterus. Uterine cycle.
The respiratory system. Introduction. Nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tree and lungs, the lung acinus. Pleurae. Respiratory mechanics.
The digestive system. Introduction. Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines.  Exocrine and endocrine pancreas. Liver.
Urinary system. Introduction. Morphology and structure of the kidney. The nephron. The iuxtaglomerular system (renin-angiotensin system). The urinary tract.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

F.H. Martini, M.J. Timmons, R.B. Tallitcsh. Anatomia Umana, VI Edizione, EdiSES

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam

ASSESSMENT METHODS

During the exam, the student's communication skills will be assessed, through which he or she must demonstrate knowledge of the various anatomical structures covered in class and an understanding of their anatomical-functional relationships.

Pursuant to L.170/10 “New regulations on specific learning disorders in schools,” support services are in place for students with specific learning disorder through the Disability Support Services Sector and students with DSA.
Contact person: Prof. Nicola Girtler (nicolagirtler@unige.it)