AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Anatomy of the Stomatognathic Apparatus module aims to provide the student with the main concepts and information needed to understand the organization, morphology, microscopic structure and function of the various structures that make up the Stomatognathic Apparatus. Particular emphasis will be given to the description of the splanchnocranium, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), associated muscle structures, the dentition, and the mucosa of the oral cavity.

Upon completion of the module, the student is expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the above list.

TEACHING METHODS

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

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the lecturer and the School/Departmental Disability Liaison at the beginning of the course to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Locomotor system:

- Head bones: neurocranium bones, splanchnocranium bones, cavities common to neurocranium and splanchnocranium, craniofacial growth

- Joints:  Generalities, classification of synarthroses and diarthroses.

- Joints of the head

- Muscles: Generalities, muscles of the head

Stomatognathic apparatus: organizational, morphological, structural and topographical characters of mouth, lips, cheeks, vestibule of the mouth, floor of the mouth, hard palate, soft palate, tongue, salivary glands, dental gum arches, temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles. Morphological characters of deciduous and permanent teeth, structure of the periodontium, and tooth-forming tissues with reference to how the tooth is formed (ontogeny).

Digestive system: organizational, morphological, structural and topographical characters of isthmus of the jaws, salivary glands.

Respiratory system: organizational, morphological, structural and topographical characters of nasal cavities

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Libro di testo consigliato:

Luciano Fonzi

Anatomia funzionale e clinica dello splancnocranio

Edi Ermes  2000

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

FRANCO FAIS (President)

SILVIA BRUNO

ROBERTA CASTRICONI

MARIELLA DELLA CHIESA

ALESSANDRA DONDERO

ANDREA NICOLA MAZZARELLO

SILVIA PESCE

SIMONA SIVORI

EMANUELA MARCENARO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy