ID:
500161
Duration (hours):
60
CFU:
4
SSD:
ANATOMIA UMANA
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Annualità Singola (01/10/2025 - 30/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and analytical methods needed to:
Understand the overall morphology of various anatomical structures;
Understand the macroscopic structure of individual systems, including some microscopic considerations;
Understand the functioning of the various systems through basic topographical anatomy of the abdomen and thorax;
Apply the acquired anatomical knowledge to understand some major pathologies and nursing procedures through clinical anatomy.
At the end of the course, students will:
Understand the organization of human anatomy;
Understand the morphology and location of the organs of the various systems;
Understand and relate organ functions, in relation to some major pathologies.
Understand the overall morphology of various anatomical structures;
Understand the macroscopic structure of individual systems, including some microscopic considerations;
Understand the functioning of the various systems through basic topographical anatomy of the abdomen and thorax;
Apply the acquired anatomical knowledge to understand some major pathologies and nursing procedures through clinical anatomy.
At the end of the course, students will:
Understand the organization of human anatomy;
Understand the morphology and location of the organs of the various systems;
Understand and relate organ functions, in relation to some major pathologies.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in the biological field. Fundamentals of cytology.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lectures with the aid of animation and student engagement tools (Wooclap, Kahoot). Representation and comparison of morphology using diagnostic imaging. Clinical anatomy cases and descriptions of pathological conditions and some basic nursing procedures.
Assessment Methods
The course is structured over two semesters, with a written exam consisting of a multiple-choice test administered via the Kirotesting platform at the end of each semester. Therefore, students must bring their own laptop/tablet. Further information will be sent to registered students in due course.
The exam for the first semester (Anatomy 1) consists of a multiple-choice test consisting of 30 questions, each with four answers, only one of which is correct. Students have 45 minutes to complete the exam.
The exam for the second semester (Anatomy 2) also consists of a multiple-choice test consisting of 30 questions, each with four answers, only one of which is correct. Students have 45 minutes to complete the exam.
Those who, for various reasons, do not take or pass the first semester exam in the January and February sessions, until December of the same year, may take Anatomy 1 and Anatomy 2 in different exam sessions or in the same exam session. Starting from January 2027, a single 60-question exam will be required, with a time limit of 75 minutes.
For those eligible, and only after notification from the designated offices, the same tests will be made available with additional time allotted.
Exams passed in the January and February sessions remain valid until December 31th, 2026. If the entire module is not completed by this deadline, starting from January 2027, those results will be canceled and the exam will cover the entire syllabus (as explained above).
All exams are graded according to the following criteria:
1 point for each correct answer
0 points for each unanswered question
0 points for each incorrect answer
A score of at least 18/30 is required to pass each exam
If the exam is passed, the student may request an oral exam. In this case, the written exam grade may change depending on the outcome of the oral exam.
There are no missed exam sessions for regular and retake exams. The exam syllabus, unless otherwise specified, consists of the topics covered during the course.
To register for exams, you must use the esse3 platform, accessible from your reserved area.
The registration period is 30 days (normally 20 days) and ends 4-5 days before the scheduled exam date. Always check the esse3 platform and exam registration deadlines. Given the large time limit available, those who are NOT registered will NOT be admitted to the exam.
It is recommended that you do not simply register for the exam; instead, check after a few hours, and in any case before the deadline, to ensure that your registration has been registered. This is especially true when using the phone app to register instead of a laptop. In some cases, even if there are no reports of malfunction, the registration may not be successful, resulting in disqualification from the exam.
The final grade for Anatomy is the arithmetic mean of the two courses (A1 + A2). Instead, the final grade for the integrated Anatomy and Histology course will be determined by a weighted average based on the credits (CFU) awarded for each module.
The exam for the first semester (Anatomy 1) consists of a multiple-choice test consisting of 30 questions, each with four answers, only one of which is correct. Students have 45 minutes to complete the exam.
The exam for the second semester (Anatomy 2) also consists of a multiple-choice test consisting of 30 questions, each with four answers, only one of which is correct. Students have 45 minutes to complete the exam.
Those who, for various reasons, do not take or pass the first semester exam in the January and February sessions, until December of the same year, may take Anatomy 1 and Anatomy 2 in different exam sessions or in the same exam session. Starting from January 2027, a single 60-question exam will be required, with a time limit of 75 minutes.
For those eligible, and only after notification from the designated offices, the same tests will be made available with additional time allotted.
Exams passed in the January and February sessions remain valid until December 31th, 2026. If the entire module is not completed by this deadline, starting from January 2027, those results will be canceled and the exam will cover the entire syllabus (as explained above).
All exams are graded according to the following criteria:
1 point for each correct answer
0 points for each unanswered question
0 points for each incorrect answer
A score of at least 18/30 is required to pass each exam
If the exam is passed, the student may request an oral exam. In this case, the written exam grade may change depending on the outcome of the oral exam.
There are no missed exam sessions for regular and retake exams. The exam syllabus, unless otherwise specified, consists of the topics covered during the course.
To register for exams, you must use the esse3 platform, accessible from your reserved area.
The registration period is 30 days (normally 20 days) and ends 4-5 days before the scheduled exam date. Always check the esse3 platform and exam registration deadlines. Given the large time limit available, those who are NOT registered will NOT be admitted to the exam.
It is recommended that you do not simply register for the exam; instead, check after a few hours, and in any case before the deadline, to ensure that your registration has been registered. This is especially true when using the phone app to register instead of a laptop. In some cases, even if there are no reports of malfunction, the registration may not be successful, resulting in disqualification from the exam.
The final grade for Anatomy is the arithmetic mean of the two courses (A1 + A2). Instead, the final grade for the integrated Anatomy and Histology course will be determined by a weighted average based on the credits (CFU) awarded for each module.
Texts
Anatomia Umana - Martini, Tallitsch, Nath – EdiSES, 2019, 7° edizione.
Anatomia Umana - McKinley, O'Loughlin, Pennefather-O’Brien, Piccin 2019, 2° edizione.
Anatomia Umana - S. Saladin, Piccin 2022, 3° edizione.
Prometheus - Atlante di Anatomia, EdiSES 2014 2° edizione
NETTER Atlante di Anatomia Umana Infermieristica, Edra 2023, 8° Edizione
Anatomia Umana - McKinley, O'Loughlin, Pennefather-O’Brien, Piccin 2019, 2° edizione.
Anatomia Umana - S. Saladin, Piccin 2022, 3° edizione.
Prometheus - Atlante di Anatomia, EdiSES 2014 2° edizione
NETTER Atlante di Anatomia Umana Infermieristica, Edra 2023, 8° Edizione
Contents
Locomotor system:
Skeletal architecture of the bones and the main joints. Definition of the some of the mechanical, dynamic and metabolic aspects of the skeletal and muscular system.
Bones of the skull, vertebral column, rib cage, pelvis, bones of the limbs. Articulations of the scapular, coxofemoral and knee girdles. Notions of the most important muscles of the human body. Implications in clinical practice.
Circulatory system:
Description of the circle and morpho-functional representation of arterial and venous systems. Description of regional arterio-venous vascular morphology. Arteries and main veins, of the skull, of the neck and of the limbs. Description of the splenic and hypophyseal portal circles. Implications in clinical practice.
Lymphatic system:
Description of the lymphatic system. Lymph node morpho-functional topography and notes of immune function. Axillary and inguinal lymph node stations, lymphoid organs, thymus, spleen, lymphoid tissue associated with mucous membranes (MALT). Implications in clinical practice.
Cardiac apparatus:
Morphological representation of the apparatus and its topographic relationships. Microscopic anatomy of cardiac muscle tissue. Morpho-functional description of cavitary and valve systems in their dynamic and functional relationships. Description of the skeletal system of the heart. Description of the coronary circle. Description of the conduction system. Description of the nervous component in organ function. Implications in clinical practice.
Digestive system:
Description of the digestive tract and morphological representation of the apparatus and its topographic relationships. Functional morphology of oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine, with reference to microscopic and macroscopic components. Morpho-functional description of the involved muscular component of the mechanisms of swallowing and peristalsis. Description of the hormonal and enzymatic function. Description of the lymphatic component. Morpho-functional representation of the liver and biliary tract and pancreas. Implications in clinical practice.
Urinary system:
Description of the renal apparatus and of the excretory ways, morphology and topographic relationships. Morpho-functional description of the kidney of the juxtaglomerular apparatus. Morpho-functional description of ureters, bladder and urethra and gender morphological differences. Nervous component of the excretory function. Implications in clinical practice.
Respiratory system:
Description of the respiratory tree and morphological representation of the apparatus and its topographic relationships. Description of the respiratory mechanics with reference to the musculoskeletal component. Morpho-functional description of nose and nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs. Morpho-functional description of the exchange barrier. Implications in clinical practice.
Reproductive system:
Morpho-functional representation of the apparatus and its topographical relationships of the male and female apparatuses. Morpho-functional description of testis, epididymis, spermatic pathways, prostate and external genitalia. Morpho-functional description of ovaries, uterine tube, uterus and external genitalia. Menstrual cycle and ovarian cycle. Gender endocrine aspects. Implications in clinical practice.
Endocrine system:
Description of the endocrine system. Morpho-functional description of hypothalamus, pituitary, epiphysis, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands, endocrine pancreas. Implications in clinical practice.
Nervous system:
Description and organization of the nervous system. Definition of structural and functional differences between gray and white matter. Morpho-functional description of cerebral ventricles and differences in localization and constitution of various types of meninges. Morpho-functional encephalic organization: telencephalon, diencephalon, midbrain, bridge, medulla oblongata, cerebellum. Morpho-functional description of the limbic system and of the main nuclei. Key features of the cerebral arterial circulation and venous drainage. Morpho-functional description of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal axis. Morpho-functional description of the blood-brain barrier. Sensitive pathways, pyramidal and extrapyramidal pathways. Overview of the distribution and function of the cranial nerves. Morpho-functional description of the spinal cord and spinal nerves.
Classification of the autonomic nervous system. Morpho-functional description of ganglion chains of sympathetic division and collateral ganglia. Functional implications in the adrenal medulla. Effects of sympathetic stimulation. Organization of the parasympathetic division and functional implications of stimulation. Implications in clinical practice
Skeletal architecture of the bones and the main joints. Definition of the some of the mechanical, dynamic and metabolic aspects of the skeletal and muscular system.
Bones of the skull, vertebral column, rib cage, pelvis, bones of the limbs. Articulations of the scapular, coxofemoral and knee girdles. Notions of the most important muscles of the human body. Implications in clinical practice.
Circulatory system:
Description of the circle and morpho-functional representation of arterial and venous systems. Description of regional arterio-venous vascular morphology. Arteries and main veins, of the skull, of the neck and of the limbs. Description of the splenic and hypophyseal portal circles. Implications in clinical practice.
Lymphatic system:
Description of the lymphatic system. Lymph node morpho-functional topography and notes of immune function. Axillary and inguinal lymph node stations, lymphoid organs, thymus, spleen, lymphoid tissue associated with mucous membranes (MALT). Implications in clinical practice.
Cardiac apparatus:
Morphological representation of the apparatus and its topographic relationships. Microscopic anatomy of cardiac muscle tissue. Morpho-functional description of cavitary and valve systems in their dynamic and functional relationships. Description of the skeletal system of the heart. Description of the coronary circle. Description of the conduction system. Description of the nervous component in organ function. Implications in clinical practice.
Digestive system:
Description of the digestive tract and morphological representation of the apparatus and its topographic relationships. Functional morphology of oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine, with reference to microscopic and macroscopic components. Morpho-functional description of the involved muscular component of the mechanisms of swallowing and peristalsis. Description of the hormonal and enzymatic function. Description of the lymphatic component. Morpho-functional representation of the liver and biliary tract and pancreas. Implications in clinical practice.
Urinary system:
Description of the renal apparatus and of the excretory ways, morphology and topographic relationships. Morpho-functional description of the kidney of the juxtaglomerular apparatus. Morpho-functional description of ureters, bladder and urethra and gender morphological differences. Nervous component of the excretory function. Implications in clinical practice.
Respiratory system:
Description of the respiratory tree and morphological representation of the apparatus and its topographic relationships. Description of the respiratory mechanics with reference to the musculoskeletal component. Morpho-functional description of nose and nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs. Morpho-functional description of the exchange barrier. Implications in clinical practice.
Reproductive system:
Morpho-functional representation of the apparatus and its topographical relationships of the male and female apparatuses. Morpho-functional description of testis, epididymis, spermatic pathways, prostate and external genitalia. Morpho-functional description of ovaries, uterine tube, uterus and external genitalia. Menstrual cycle and ovarian cycle. Gender endocrine aspects. Implications in clinical practice.
Endocrine system:
Description of the endocrine system. Morpho-functional description of hypothalamus, pituitary, epiphysis, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands, endocrine pancreas. Implications in clinical practice.
Nervous system:
Description and organization of the nervous system. Definition of structural and functional differences between gray and white matter. Morpho-functional description of cerebral ventricles and differences in localization and constitution of various types of meninges. Morpho-functional encephalic organization: telencephalon, diencephalon, midbrain, bridge, medulla oblongata, cerebellum. Morpho-functional description of the limbic system and of the main nuclei. Key features of the cerebral arterial circulation and venous drainage. Morpho-functional description of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal axis. Morpho-functional description of the blood-brain barrier. Sensitive pathways, pyramidal and extrapyramidal pathways. Overview of the distribution and function of the cranial nerves. Morpho-functional description of the spinal cord and spinal nerves.
Classification of the autonomic nervous system. Morpho-functional description of ganglion chains of sympathetic division and collateral ganglia. Functional implications in the adrenal medulla. Effects of sympathetic stimulation. Organization of the parasympathetic division and functional implications of stimulation. Implications in clinical practice
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