B5845 - ISTOLOGIA E ANATOMIA

Learning outcomes

At the end of this module, the student has a general knowledge of histology. He has information about gross anatomy of the major organs of the human body, but knows in detail the microscopic anatomy of the organs of several systems, which is essential to understand the mechanisms that regulate their function. The student is also able to recognize the organs starting from normal histological/anatomical specimens.

Course contents

General histology and histogenesis. Stem cells and differentiation. General organization of the different tissues: classification and general characteristics

General Aspects: Anatomical terminology. Plans and axes of the human body. Parenchymal and hollow organs.

Locomotor Apparatus: Generalities on the joints.

Cardiovascular System: Heart and pericardium. Small and large circulation. Coronary arteries. Generalities on the course of the aorta artery and of the vena cava.

Lymphatic System: Organization. Microscopic anatomy of lymphnodes, tonsils, thymus and spleen.

Respiratory System: Overview of nasal cavities and larynx. Microscopic anatomy of trachea, bronchi and lungs.

Digestive System: Overview of the oral cavity and salivary glands. Microscopic anatomy of stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver and pancreas.

Urinary System: Microscopic anatomy of the kidney, ureters and urinary bladder.

Female Genital System: Microscopic anatomy of the ovaries, uterine tubes and uterus.

Male Genital system: Microscopic anatomy of the testis, sperm tract and related glands.

Readings/Bibliography

Martini, Anatomia Umana, EdiSES

Martini, Bartholomew, Elementi di Anatomia, Istologia e Fisiologia dell'uomo, EdiSES

Young et al., Wheater. Istologia e anatomia microscopica, EDRA

Students will be strongly encouraged to take an independent approach to learning, using online resources

Teaching methods

Lectures with extensive use of models of different organs.

In the laboratory the student will acquire the skills needed for the preparation of slides for light microscopy, acquire the capability to recognize the different microscopic slides, and understand, by means of dissection, the macroscopic organization of some pig organs.

In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires all students of Modules 1 and 2 to carry out e-learning [https://www.unibo.it/it/servizi-e -opportunities / health-and-assistance / health-and-safety / safety-and-health-in-places-of-study-and-training] and participation in Module 3 of specific training on safety and health in study places . Information on dates and methods of attendance of Module 3 can be consulted in the specific section of the degree program website

Assessment methods

Oral examination including a multiple choice quiz and the recognition and discussion of a microscope slide.

The result is graduated from 18/30 to 30/30. The minimum grade is achieved by a non-thorough knowledge of the subject, it reaches 19 to 25 for a fair knowledge, 26 to 29 for a good knowledge, while 30 represents an excellent knowledge and "cum laude" is added in case of excellence.

Teaching tools

PC and video projector.

Optical microscopes, microscopic slides and video.

Animal organs to be dissected.

Office hours

See the website of Matilde Yung Follo

See the website of Sara Mongiorgi

See the website of Isabella Rusciano