02882 - Anatomy

Learning outcomes

The students will learn about the organization of tissues and organs of the human body. This knowledge will allow them to better understand the subsequent Courses of biochemistry, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and clinical pathology.

Course contents

ANATOMY MODULE

Anatomicomedical terminology

Anatomical position; anatomical planes; terms of relationship and comparison; General organization of hollow and solid organs. Structure of the wall of capillaries.

Cardiovascular system

Anatomy of the heart and of its cavities. Structure of the heart wall. The electrical conduction system of the heart. Structure of the lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes and circulation of the lymph.

Respiratory system

Gross anatomy and structure of: pharynx, trachea, lungs, bronchial tree, pulmonary alveoli.

Digestive system

Gross anatomy and structure of: esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), pancreas (exocrine and endocrine), large intestine, liver, biliary tree and gallbladder.

Urinary system

Gross anatomy of the kidneys, organization of renal vasculature, structure of the nephron (renal corpuscle and renal tubule), juxtaglomerular apparatus.

Female reproductive system

Gross anatomy and structure of: ovary, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina.

Male reproductive system

Gross anatomy and structure of the testes. The prostate.

Lymphoid system

Structure of the lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes and circulation of the lymph. Thymus, spleen and tonsils.

Readings/Bibliography

G. Macchiarelli et al.: Anatomia per le professioni sanitarie, Idelson-Gnocchi-2014.

or

G. Macchiarelli et al.: Anatomia per le lauree triennali e magistrali, Idelson-Gnocchi-2019.

or

F.H. Martini, R.B Tallitsch, J.L. Nath: Anatomia Umana (7° edizione)- EdiSES - 2019.

or

M. Mckinley, V.D. O'Loughlin, E.E. Pennefather-O'Brien: Anatomia Umana - Piccin - 2019.

or

G.J. Tortora, M.T. Nielsen: Principi di Anatomia umana – CEA - 2012.

 

There will be several  teaching aids available on virtuale.unibo.it as pdf files that could be downloaded by using your institutional email address (@studio.unibo.it) and password.

Teaching methods

The Anatomy module will comprise  2 teaching credits (24 hours). During the classes, ppt presentations will be projected to fully illustrate all the topics of the Contents.

Assessment methods

There will be an oral examination with questions (usually 2 questions) related to the topics discussed during the classes. Students will need to register for the Anatomy exam on the Almaesami platform  (https://almaesami.unibo.it/almaesami/welcome.htm).

The exam will be considered passed if the student has demonstrated sufficient knowledge in each topic.

Teaching tools

Personal computer, ppt presentations, videoprojector.

Office hours

See the website of Alberto Maria Martelli