To gain a comprehensive understanding of the structural organization of the human body and its main anatomical-clinical applications, from the macroscopic to the microscopic level, including key ultrastructural and functional aspects. Students will learn to identify the essential morphological features of body systems, organs, tissues, cells, and subcellular structures. By the end of the course, students will be able to effectively apply this knowledge in practical and professional contexts.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biology
Teaching Methods
The course will consist of in-person lectures (35 hours) with a mandatory attendance of 75%. Course materials will be made available to students on the e-learning platform for their personal consultation. Distribution to unauthorized third parties and downloading to personal devices are strictly prohibited. Lectures are supplemented by optional meetings with tutors, who are made available each year to support students who need additional help with their studies.
Assessment Methods
The exam consists of an oral test with questions related to the course syllabus (Histology, Anatomy, and Specialized Anatomy) to assess comprehension, the ability to apply knowledge and understanding, independent judgment, learning skills, and communication abilities. A single final grade will be awarded on a 30-point scale. Each candidate will be examined by two faculty members, not necessarily by the instructor who taught the course.
Contents
Osteology: Morphology, macroscopic architecture, classification of bones. Skull; axil skeleton; upper and lower extremities (mentions). Arthrology: Classification of joints, articular mechanics. Skull, trunk and extremities joints. Myology: Muscles of head and neck (mentions); trunk; abdomen; pelvis; extremities (mentions).
Splancnology Cardiovascular system Lymphatic system Respiratory system Digestive apparatus Urinary system Endocrine system
General organization of nervous system Central Nervous System: Spinal chord: white and grey matter; ascending and descending tracts. Encephalic trunk: encephalic nerves (III-XII) nuclei, reticular formation. Cerebellum: functional subdivisions. Cortex. Diencephalum: talamus, hypotalamus, epytalamus. Telencephalus: structure and lobular subdivision. Basal ganglia and internal capsule. Cortical areas of Broadman, motor and sensibility ways. Olphactory and gustative ways (mentions) Meninx, liquor and ventricular system. Willis circle and cerebral circulation. Ear and vestibular apparatus; acoustic ways and vestibular circuits (mentions). Eye and optical ways (mentions). Peripheral nervous system: Ganglia: definition and types. Cranial nerves: definition, organization, origin, course and ramifications. Spinal nerves: origin, course, ramifications, plexuses. Autonomic nervous system
Course Language
Italian
More information
The course instructor is always available for office hours by appointment via email: marina.borgese@uninsubria.it
