504899 - HUMAN ANATOMY A

insegnamento

ID:

504899

Durata (ore):

48

CFU:

SSD:

ANATOMIA UMANA

Anno:

2024

Periodo di attività

Annualità Singola (01/10/2024 - 30/05/2025)

Obiettivi Formativi

Human Anatomy A is a part of Structure of the Body (SOB) course focused on muscoloskeletal system. It will be held by Prof. Mikaela Stiver (visiting professor from McGill University, Montreal, Canada). In particular, this block (Anatomy A, from January to February) focuses on the skeletal-muscular structures of the different regions of the body. The material of the first block covers: 1) Introduction; 2) Back and Thorax; 3) Abdomen and Upper Limb; 4) Pelvis and Lower Limb; 5) Head and Neck, 6) and revision.

Prerequisiti

General knowledge of cell biology and general tissue organization also from high school.

Metodi didattici

4 CFU, frontal Lectures + anatomy labs: total 48 hours.
Anatomy labs will be organized by tutors and professors at Sala Anatomica located in the Institute of Anatomia Umana, via Forlanini 8. Small group of students can attend laboratory sessions. ATTENDANCE TO ANATOMY LABS IS NOT MANDATORY BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Verifica Apprendimento

Written Exam (MCQ, 30 questions covering the material from January/February).
Re-sit Exams for Anatomy A (Human Anatomy A) are in June, July, September, December and January.
Please see information about exam in the main syllabus of the SOB course.

Testi

Anatomy:
a. Drake R, Gray’s Anatomy for Students, 3rd edition, Livingstone, 2009
b. Gilroy M, Anatomy - An Essential Textbook, Thieme, 3rd Edition
c. Human Anatomy – Splanchnology Edi-Ermes, G. Anastasi et al.
d. Netter F, Atlas of Human Anatomy, 5th Edition, Saunders, 2010
e. Human Anatomy Atlas, Edi Ermes, G. Anastasi et al.

Contenuti

Introduction to the course
Principles and basic concepts for studying Anatomy
Introduction to the musculoskeletal system
Joint classifications & movements
Vertebral column & thoracic cage
Spinal cord and spinal nerves
Extrinsic & intrinsic back musculature
Overview of upper limb
Joints of pectoral girdle and shoulder
Pectoral and scapular musculature
Axilla
Brachial plexus
Arm
Elbow joint & cubital fossa
Forearm
Wrist
Carpal tunnel
Intrinsic hand
Review of upper limb myotomes
Overview of lower limb
Joints of pelvic girdle & hip
Gluteal musculature
Lumbosacral plexus
Thigh (anterior, medial, posterior)
Knee joint & popliteal fossa
Leg (anterior, lateral, posterior)
Ankle
Tarsal tunnel
Intrinsic foot
Review of lower limb myotomes
Gait
Introduction to the neck
Anterior, posterior, & suboccipital triangles
Introduction to the skull
Paranasal sinuses & nasal cavity
Oral cavity & tongue
Muscles of mastication & TMJ
Muscles of facial expression.

Lingua Insegnamento

INGLESE

Altre informazioni

No Make-Up Exams (not lecture nor lab) will be given, other than exceptional circumstances. Written documentation from a physician verifying the severity of the illness requiring the loss of class time will be required to excuse an absence. The exam schedule is set; plan your life accordingly.
Regulations
Misconduct and disrespectful behaviour may lead to a decrease by a maximum of 3 points on the FINAL GRADE. We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding the destruction or theft of common lab materials,including anatomical models or histological preparations. Any student with bad conduct are submitted for disciplinary proceedings with the Dean and President of Medicine.