OVERVIEW

The course of Splanchnological Anatomy (2 CFU, 20 hours) is held in the first semester of the first year of the Program, and starts approximately at the beginning of October. It  focuses on the description of the systems of the splanchnic cavities of the human body. The program also includes a general description of the locomotor system and the structures that make up the central nervous system. The presentation of these topics will follow mainly a systematic approach.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To acquire knowledge about essential morphological characteristics of the different systems,apparatuses and organs.Particular attention will be devoted to the morphology of functional anatomy of the locomotor apparatus , to the morphology of the foot (bones , joints, ligaments and muscles ) and to nerve structures and lower limb vascula

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. Neuroanatomy and Osteo arthro muscular system will also be part of the program. In this way the student will have the basis to deepen specific topics in the field of human anatomy , and more generally to understand, along with the study of other disciplines, the normal physiology of the human organism and pathologies resulting from abnormalities in its functioning. 

TEACHING METHODS

The teaching activity will consist of 20 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 .

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

Introduction to the human anatomy
Anatomical terminology, position terms. Tissues, organs and systems. General organization of hollow organs and filled organs.

Locomotor system
Generalities about bones. Classification of joints. The axillary skeleton: the skull, the spine, the rib cage. The appendicular skeleton: the pelvic girdle and the lower limb, the scapular girdle and the upper limb. Generalities about muscles and their classification. The diaphragm muscle. The abdominal muscles.

Elements of regional anatomy
Head. Trunk. Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities.

Integumentary system
Skin. Skin adnexa (elements).

Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
Organization of the cardiovascular system. Morphology and structure of the heart. Structure of arteries, capillaries and veins. Organization of the lymphatic system. Structure of lymphatic vessels. Primary lymphoid organs: bone marrow, thymus. Secondary lymphoid organs: lymph nodes, spleen, mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT).

Respiratory system
Organization of the respiratory system. The external nose and nasal cavities. The paranasal sinuses (elements). Morphology and structure of the following organs: nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs. The functional unit of the lung: the lung acinus. Pleuras.

Digestive system
Organization of the digestive system. The peritoneum (elements). Morphology and structure of the following organs: oral cavity, salivary glands (elements), pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine. Morphology and structure of liver and pancreas.

Urinary system
Organization of the urinary system. Morphology and structure of the kidneys. The functional unit of the kidney: the nephron. Morphology and structure of the urinary excretory tract.

Male and female reproductive systems
Organization of the male reproductive system. Morphology and structure of the testis. Sperm ducts and attached glands (elements).
Organization of the female reproductive system. Morphology and structure of the following organs: ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus. Ovarian cycle and uterine cycle. Breast.

Nervous system
Organization of the nervous system. The meninges. The ventricles. The spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon, telencephalon.
Organization of the somatic sensory and motor compartments. Visceral nervous system: orthosympathetic and parasympathetic.

Endocrine system
Introduction to the endocrine system. Morphology and structure of the following organs: pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands, endocrine pancreas.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

One choice among the following books:

Tortora,  Nielsen - Principi di anatomia - Editrice Ambrosiana
Martini, Timmons, Tallitsch -  Anatomia Umana - EdiSes
Saladin - Anatomia Umana - Piccin
Barbatelli et al. - 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

Oral exam

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.

The learning verification  takes place through the final examination that aims to ascertain the actual acquisition by the student of the expected learning results.
For this module a 'test in itinere' will be available for students of the first academic year, to be held in december, and the result will be taken into account during the official 'Anatomia-Istologia' exams of the first academic year. 
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, as well as knowledge of the locomotor system and the central nervous system. 
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)

FURTHER INFORMATION

The professor receives the students by previous appointment requested with an email.