OVERVIEW

The course aims to provide the student with the main notions on the morphology and functioning of the human organism and on the maintenance of homeostasis. This knowledge forms the basis for understanding subsequent courses in the biomedical and pharmaceutical area

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Human Anatomy course aims at studying all Systems and Organs that make up the human body, starting from a macroscopic description up to the microscopic structure. The objective is to provide information on functional anatomy which, together with the study of the other disciplines present in the course of study, will provide the knowledge necessary to understand the main human pathologies and the mechanism of action and toxicity of drugs.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide the student with the main notions on the morphology and functioning of the human body and on the maintenance of homeostasis. This knowledge forms the basis for understanding subsequent courses in the biomedical area. In the first part of the teaching (Human Anatomy) the structures of the human body will be described, from the composition of tissues and organs to the definition of apparatuses and systems. Particular emphasis will be given to the microscopic structures of tissues and organs.

At the end of the course the student will have acquired the necessary knowledge of human anatomy with particular reference to microscopic anatomy. The student will have to demonstrate that he is able to describe the structure of tissues and organs making the necessary connections between their structure and their function. Furthermore, the student will have to demonstrate the correct use of the appropriate terminology when describing anatomical structures. The expected results will form the basis for learning the subjects of the biomedical area that will be addressed in the course years following the first.

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of the cell, organelles and cell specializations. Basic knowledge of chemistry.

TEACHING METHODS

Any Student with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or with any special needs, shall reach out to the Lecturer(s) and to the dedicated SLD Representative in the Department ( Prof. Luca Raiteri, Luca.Raiteri@unige.it ) before class begins, in order to liaise and arrange the specific learning methods and ensure proper achievement of the learning aims and outcomes. VERY IMPORTANT: any request for compensatory tools and adaptations in the exam MUST be done within 10 working days before the date of the exam according to the instructions that can be found at https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/comunicazioni

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Histology:

Characteristics of epithelial (lining and secretory epithelia), connective tissue (including bone tissue, blood), muscular and nervous tissue (including synapses and neuromuscular plaque).

Anatomy:

Locomotor system: Generalities and classification of bones, joints and muscles; individuation of the main bones of the skull, vertebral column and rib cage, shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle, bones of the upper and lower limbs. Major respiratory and abdominal wall muscles.

Cardio-circulatory system: heart: morphology, position and structure. Overview of the mediastinum. The pericardium. Structure of vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) and organization of arterial systems aortic and vene cave system, the pulmonary circulation and the portal circulation. Generality and structure of the lymphatic circulation and lymphopoietic organs (lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, etc.)

Digestive system and related glands: morphology and structure of the digestive system (oral cavity, isthmus of the fauces, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine) and related glands (salivary, liver, pancreas). Biliary tracts. The peritoneum.

Respiratory system: morphology and structure of the respiratory tract (nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs). The pleurae.

Urinary system: morphology and structure of the kidney and urinary tract (calyxes, pelvis, ureters, bladder, urethra).

Endocrine system: morphology and structure of the endocrine glands (thyroid, parathyroid, endocrine pancreas, adrenal, pituitary) and the hypothalamic-pituitary system.

Male reproductive system: morphology and structure of the male gonad, the spermatic ducts, glands and external genitalia.

Female reproductive system: morphology and structure of the female gonad, uterine tube, of the uterus, vagina and external genitalia. The ovarian cycle and the menstrual cycle.

Integumentary system: General information on the constitution of the skin and its appendages. 

Nervous system and sense organs: Organization of the central nervous system and its components (spinal cord, medulla, pons, midbrain, cerebellum, diencephalon, and telencephalon); motor and sensory pathways. Peripheral and autonomic nervous system. Structure of the eye e of the ear (including the vestibular apparatus), organs of taste and smell.

The course is based on lectures in the classroom, with the aid of audiovisual slides. The teaching materials is freely available through the Aulaweb UniGE portal.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Human Anatomy, II Italian edition on the V in English, McKinley, Piccin Editore

Human Anatomy, ELEMENTS, with institutions of histology, Edi-ermes

Students with DSA, disability or other special educational needs certification are warmly invited to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching methods which, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory instruments.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

KATIA CORTESE (President)

DANIELE SAVERINO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

October 2023

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam of Human Anatomy for Pharmacy takes place as an oral test with 3 questions. The first one on gross anatomy, one on microscopic anatomy and one on the nervous system/sense organs.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Students with DSA or with other duly certified special educational needs will be able to agree with the teacher the oral modality, by contacting the teachers at least 10 days before the exam.

Exam schedule