AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching of Splancnology aims to provide the student with adequate knowledge of the anatomical systems present in the splancnic cavities of the human body, starting from a macroscopic description up to the microscopic structure.

TEACHING METHODS

 The teaching activity will consist of 10 hours of lectures, during which, with the use of visual aids, all the topics that require knowledge at the time of the final examination will be illustrated and discussed with the students .

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Anatomical terminology

Terms of position: anatomical position, planes and lines (clavicular, hemiclaveal, basisternal, subcostal, bisiliaca, xifopubica, spondiloidea), landmarks, reference terminology (cranial / caudal, etc), quadrant of the abdomen;

terms of movement: definitions of the main simple movements, definition of compound movements.

Division of the body into regions and their superficial delimitation.

General organization of organs: Organization of the head and neck. Organization and topography of the organs contained in the thoracic cavity, mediastinal cavity and abdominal cavity. Peritoneum, supramesocolic and submesocolic spaces, retroperitoneal space, extra(sub)peritoneal space.

Splanchnology

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Organization of the systemic and pulmonary circulation.
Topography, morphology and structure of the heart, and pericardium.
Structure of arterial and venous vessels.
Cardiac vascularization.
Aorta and its main branches supplying the head, trunk and limbs.
Cava vein system, azygos vein system, hepatic portal system, main venous branches of the head, trunk and limbs.

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM AND LYMPHOID ORGANS
General organization of lymphatic vessels and lymph node stations.
Topography, morphology and structure of the following lymphoid organs: tonsils, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes and MALT.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
General organization.
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.
Topography, morphology and structure of the following organs: nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and bronchial tree, lungs, pleura.
Pulmonary vasculature

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
General organization.
Buccal cavity
Topography, morphology and structure of the following organs: oropharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine;
Topography, morphology and structure of the associated glands: liver, pancreas and salivary glands.

Peritoneum.

URINARY SYSTEM
General organization.
Topography, morphology and structure of the kidneys.
Vasculature of the renal lobe and organization of the nephron.
Morphology and structure of the urinary tract.

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Topography, morphology and structure of the internal genital organs:
- male gonad, spermatic ducts, and related glands.
- female gonad, uterine tube, uterus (notes on the ovarian and the uterine cycle).

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Topography, morphology and structure of the following organs: pituitary gland, epiphysis, thyroid, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, endocrine pancreas.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Suggested:

BARBATELLI e autori vari- ANATOMIA UMANA, FONDAMENTI con istituzioni di istologia, edi ermes 

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

 The lessons will start in the first semester in accordance with the didactic calendar

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Test examination

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The learning verification  takes place through the final examination that aims to ascertain the actual acquisition by the student of the expected learning results.

To pass the exam, the student has to acquire a grade of not less than 18/30.

Students will need to demonstrate an adequate knowledge of the anatomical systems present in the splancnic cavities of the human body, from a macroscopic description up to the microscopic structure.

FURTHER INFORMATION

In case of certification of specific learning disability, disability or
other special educational needs, please contact both the Department
contact person, Prof. Nicola Girtler, and the lecturer at the beginning
of the lectures to agree on teaching and exam methods which, in
compliance of the teaching objectives, take into account individual
learning methods and provide suitable compensatory/dispensatory tools
recognized by the University SLD Student Service.