Module Details

Clinical Anatomy I

MS0722

Course
Clinical Anatomy I
Code
MS0722
Academic Year
2025/2026
Curriculum Year
2025/2026
Degree Programme
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
1
Lecture Hours
12
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/16 - Human Anatomy
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
1
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
Description of the macro and microscopic structure of joint complexes and muscles, of their relationships from a topographical point of view and description of the clinical problems that these structures can present (clinical anatomy).
Reference Texts
Muscoloscheletrico - Anatomia Clinica - AAVV - Casa Editrice Piccin
Topografia e funzione dell'apparto locomotore - Schunke - Casa Editrice EdiSES
Human Anatomy Atlas
Learning Outcomes
The module aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of some specific aspects of Human Anatomy important for their functional and clinical implications related to the professionalizing nature of the degree course.
Prerequisites
Students must be in possession of the notions provided by the Human Anatomy course, in addition to the indispensable knowledge of biology and histology.
Teaching Methods
MS-power point presentations, interactive material
Additional Information
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-
students-physical-or-learning-disabilities

Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.
Assessment Methods
written multichoice exam
Detailed Syllabus
Microscopic anatomy, biomechanics and adaptive response of bone tissue, fracture healing
Macro and microscopic anatomy of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, sheaths and synovial sac.
Descriptive, functional and clinical anatomy of the main joint complexes
Descriptive, functional and clinical anatomy of the main muscle groups
Descriptive and functional anatomy of the spine
Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, the student will have to know adequately some particular micro and macroscopic structures related to the locomotor system, understand the relationship between structure and function of the same and have a good knowledge of the clinical problems that these structures could present.
Last update:09-09-2026 00:14:31