Understand the structural organization of the human body, including its main anatomo-clinical applications, from the macroscopic level to the microscopic level and the principal ultrastructural and functional aspects. Recognize the essential morphological features of systems, apparatuses, organs, tissues, cells, and subcellular structures of the human organism. At the end of the course, the student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge for practical and professional purposes.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy, already acquired during secondary (high) school, is required.
Teaching Methods
The course will be organized through in-person lectures (14 hours) with a mandatory attendance requirement of 75%.
The teaching materials are made available to students for personal consultation only. Any dissemination to unauthorized third parties or downloading onto personal devices is strictly prohibited. The lectures are supported by optional meetings with tutors, who are made available each year to assist students who need help with their studies.
Assessment Methods
The final exam consists of an oral test with questions covering the entire course program: histology, anatomy, and specialized anatomy. During the oral test, the faculty member will assess the candidate’s vocabulary skills, correct use of technical terminology, deductive reasoning, and ability to connect theoretical knowledge to clinical practice. Each candidate will be identified prior to the exam by presenting their university ID and will be examined by two faculty members, not necessarily the one who taught the course. The final grade will be expressed on a 30-point scale.
Contents
Cell membrane: structure, functions, and specializations. Cytoplasmic organelles: smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, phagocytic vesicles, mitochondria, cytoskeleton, and centriole: structure and function. Nucleus: morphology and composition. DNA, RNA. Brief overview of protein synthesis. Mitosis and meiosis. Epithelial tissue: covering epithelial tissue, classification, membrane specializations; glandular epithelial tissue, exocrine and endocrine glandular epithelia, cytology of secretion. Connective tissues: connective tissue proper, ground substance; cartilage tissue; bone tissue. Muscle tissue: skeletal striated, smooth, cardiac. Nervous tissue: neuron, processes, nerve fibers, synapse, neuromuscular junction.
Course Language
Italian
More information
The course instructor is always available for meetings, by appointment via email. marina.borgese@uninsubria.it
