Ateneo - UPO

Basic knowledge of anatomy. Muscoloskeletal system. Cardiovascular system. Immune system. Respiratory system. Digestive system. Urinary tract. Genital apparatus. Endocrine system. Nervous system. Eye and Hear.

P. Bandiera et al. - ANATOMIA UMANA con approfondimenti di Anatomia Funzionale - Piccin - 2025 - isbn: 978-88-299-3595-6
MP. McKinley, et al. - ANATOMIA UMANA - Piccin - 2019 - isbn: 978-88-299-3014-2
C. Arcuri, et al. - ANATOMIA UMANA. Elementi - EdiErmes - 2019 - isbn: 978887051679-1
KI. Moore, et al. - ANATOMIA UMANA a orientamento clinico - Zanichelli - 2015 - isbn: 9788808185716
RL. Drake, et al. - ANATOMIA DEL GRAY. I fondamenti - Edra - 2023 - isbn: 9788821458286
Human anatomy atlas (any edition)

The module aims to provide theoretical knowledge of the main macroscopic and microscopic aspects of human anatomy, with reference to physiological and pathological conditions.

Basic knowledge of cellular biology, acquired during secondary education.

Power point presentations, materials available on DIR platform.

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Written exam with multiple-choice questions on the topics specified in the detailed syllabus.

Basic knowledge: Anatomical terminology, anatomical position, position and movement definition, organs, apparatus and systems. Muscolo skeletal system: General notions, structure of bone elements; Type, structure and functional meanings of joints; Structure of striated muscle and smooth muscle, descriptive and functional anatomy of muscle complexes. Cardiovascular system: Heart position and relationships. Structure of veins and arteries, topographical anatomy of the arterial and venous network and vascularization areas. Immune system: Organization of the immune system, lymphoid tissue and lymphoid organs. Respiratory system: Descriptive and functional anatomy of the upper and lower airways (nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea and bronchi, pulmonary parenchyma, pleura). Digestive system: Descriptive and functional anatomy of: oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestine and glands related to the digestive system (liver, pancreas). Urinary system: Descriptive and functional anatomy of: kidneys, renal pelvis, urether, bladder, male and female urethra. Genital apparatus: MALE - Descriptive and functional anatomy of gonads, genital tract and related structures. FEMALE - Descriptive and functional anatomy of gonads, genital tract and related structures. Endocrine system: Descriptive and functional anatomy of: hypophysis, thyroid, parathyroid, endocrine pancreas, surrenal glands and gonads. Nervous system: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM - Descriptive and functional anatomy of spinal cord, encephalic trunk, cerebellum, diencephalon, telencephalon, and basal ganglia. PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM - Functional correlations of the sympathetic and parasympathetic system, nomenclature and meaning of the cranial nerves and spinal plexus. Eye and Ear functional anatomy

Upon completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the microscopic and macroscopic organization of the organs, apparatuses, and systems of the human body, understand the relationship between their structure and function, and communicate their knowledge using correct scientific and anatomical terminology.