ID:
500161
Duration (hours):
96
CFU:
12
SSD:
ANATOMIA UMANA
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Annualità Singola (01/10/2025 - 05/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The Human Anatomy exam provides students with appropriate reference terminology. The course examines the tissues, organs, and systems of the human body, examining them from both a morphological and functional perspective. The musculoskeletal system is examined in detail; the correlations between anatomy, joint biomechanics, and motor activity are established across different conditions and ages. Upon completion of the course, students will have adequate knowledge of the major organs and systems of the human body. They will have an in-depth understanding of how the central and peripheral nervous systems plan and manage posture, balance, and movement. Furthermore, students will have in-depth knowledge of the biomechanics and functional anatomy of the body's major joints (spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and foot arches). Students will also gain an understanding of how knowledge of anatomy enhances their ability to perform and propose movements and exercises adapted to different conditions and ages.
Course Prerequisites
Fundamentals of general biology.
Teaching Methods
Lectures will be held in person. Lecture materials (PowerPoint presentations) will be made available to students on the KIRO platform. Some lessons may include the use of inclusive teaching programs such as Kahoot or Wooclap.
Assessment Methods
At the end of each semester, after verifying class attendance, students may take (upon mandatory online registration) a written test consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions (one correct answer out of four possible answers) for each of the two semester modules into which the course is divided.
Should students NOT achieve the attendance percentage required by the academic regulations, in order to take the exam, they must complete additional learning assignments, to be agreed upon with the Examination Committee and proportional to the missing attendance. These assignments consist of the production of essays on topics assigned by the Anatomy instructors. The modules are called Anatomy 1 and Anatomy 2 (Prove in itinere = PI). The test must be completed in a maximum of 45 minutes. For each module, the questions relate to the topics covered in the respective semester. The PI is considered passed if the student achieves an overall score of at least 18/30. The two tests may be taken separately. The average (rounded up) of the two grades obtained in the ongoing tests is then recorded as the grade for the HUMAN ANATOMY exam (12 credits), calculated on partial scores of at least 18/30. The President of the Examination Commission will record the final grade; it is the student's responsibility to register for the grade recording sessions. Students with a DSA certification certified by SAISD are entitled to the benefits indicated in ESSE3.
Should students NOT achieve the attendance percentage required by the academic regulations, in order to take the exam, they must complete additional learning assignments, to be agreed upon with the Examination Committee and proportional to the missing attendance. These assignments consist of the production of essays on topics assigned by the Anatomy instructors. The modules are called Anatomy 1 and Anatomy 2 (Prove in itinere = PI). The test must be completed in a maximum of 45 minutes. For each module, the questions relate to the topics covered in the respective semester. The PI is considered passed if the student achieves an overall score of at least 18/30. The two tests may be taken separately. The average (rounded up) of the two grades obtained in the ongoing tests is then recorded as the grade for the HUMAN ANATOMY exam (12 credits), calculated on partial scores of at least 18/30. The President of the Examination Commission will record the final grade; it is the student's responsibility to register for the grade recording sessions. Students with a DSA certification certified by SAISD are entitled to the benefits indicated in ESSE3.
Texts
Anatomia per le Scienze Motorie, di Bucchieri - Gobbi – Musumeci, 2025, Edises edizione.
Anatomia Umana. Frederic H. Martini, Michael J.Timmons, Robert B. Tallitsch. Ed. Edises Napoli.
Frédéric Delavier, “Nuova guida agli esercizi di muscolazione”, Calzetti Mariucci
Fisiologia Articolare. I.A. Kapandji, 3 Vol. Monduzzi Editore.
Anatomia Umana. Frederic H. Martini, Michael J.Timmons, Robert B. Tallitsch. Ed. Edises Napoli.
Frédéric Delavier, “Nuova guida agli esercizi di muscolazione”, Calzetti Mariucci
Fisiologia Articolare. I.A. Kapandji, 3 Vol. Monduzzi Editore.
Contents
GENERAL ANATOMY (Section A – Prof. CECCARELLI). Introduction to Cytology and Fundamentals of Histology. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. General information, location, and function (few notes). Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas; their microscopic structures. CARDIOCIRCULATORY SYSTEM. Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries. Aorta and pulmonary arteries. Definition of the lymphatic system, lymph nodes, and thoracic duct. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. Upper airways and functions. Lungs: shape and structure. Ribs, diaphragm, and intercostal muscles. UROGENITAL SYSTEM. Kidneys: shape and structure, urinary tract and urinary bladder: few notes. Testes, ovaries, and uterus. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Pituitary gland, pineal gland, adrenal gland, thyroid, and gonads. LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM OF THE TRUNK (Section B – Prof. CUSELLA). Bone tissue; osteogenesis and embryogenesis of the skeleton. Pre- and postnatal growth, bone maturation. Classification of bones. Bone remodeling. Effects on bone of: genetic, hormonal, and nutritional factors. Bone trauma and its repair; bone resorption (physiological and pathological); aging. Anthropometry: General information. Anthropometric measurements and indices at different ages and conditions. Body composition and its assessment methods. Biotype. Anthropometric landmarks. BMI. Body composition. Lean mass and fat mass. Skinfolds, obesity. Applications. Imaging techniques. Articular cartilage. Arthrology: definition, structure, and classification of joints (synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis). Vascularization, innervation, and movement of diarthroses (enarthrosis, condylarthrosis, pedarthrosis, ginglymas). Muscular System: general information and embryogenesis. Structure of skeletal muscle, its mechanism of contraction. Musculotendinous junction. Vascularization of muscle fibers. Innervation of muscle fibers, concept of motor unit. Reflex arc. Muscle proprioception and related reflexes. Muscle tone. Types of fibers. Skeletal muscle insertions. Tendons, sheaths, synovial bursae. Myofascial fascia and chains. Unilateral, bilateral, and multilateral muscles. Functional implications of muscle fiber arrangement. Classification of skeletal muscles. Actions of muscles in movement. Biomechanical concepts. Axial Skeleton: Vertebral Column. Skull, pelvic girdle, and rib cage. Systematic study of the bones and joints that compose them. Breathing: intrinsic muscles, biomechanics. Nervous control of breathing. Extrinsic muscles of the thorax (forced breathing). Curves of the spine and its biomechanics. Posture: importance, assessment, principles of correction. Muscles for neck movements. Muscles of the spine (propriospinal and spinoappendicular muscles). Abdominal muscles. Muscles that control anteversion/retroversion of the pelvis. Pelvic floor muscles. Blood supply to the head. Blood supply and innervation of the trunk.
LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM OF THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON (Section C – Prof. CRISAFULLI). SHOULDER GIRDLE and UPPER LIMB: Skeleton, joints, and their biomechanics. Systematic and functional anatomy of the spinoappendicular muscles (shoulder) and the musculature of the arm, forearm, and hand. PELVIC GIRDLE and LOWER LIMB: Skeleton, joints, and their biomechanics. Systematic and functional anatomy of the pelvic-trochanteric muscles and the musculature of the thigh and leg. THE FOOT. Ankle joint. Plantar arches. Sprains.
ANATOMY of the NERVOUS SYSTEM (Section D – Prof. CUSELLA). NERVOUS SYSTEM: Overview of the Central, Peripheral, Voluntary, and Autonomic Nervous System. Subdivisions of the Nervous System. Ventricular System, Meninges, and CSF. Nervous Tissue: Neurons, Glia. Spinal Cord: Organization of Gray and White Matter. Spinal Nerves: Composition. Anatomical Basis of Monosynaptic, Polysynaptic, and Crossed Reflexes. Brain Stem: Medulla Oblongata, Pons, Mesencephalon, Diencephalon, Telencephalon. Motor Pathways. Cerebellum and its Role in Voluntary Movements. Sensory Pathways. Proprioception. Interoception. Exteroception. Integumentary System; Thermoregulation. Cranial Nerves: Trigeminal; Vestibulocochlear; Optic. Vestibulo-Ocular Reflexes. Intracranial Circulation. Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Strokes and Their Consequences. Role of the Autonomic Nervous System.
LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM OF THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON (Section C – Prof. CRISAFULLI). SHOULDER GIRDLE and UPPER LIMB: Skeleton, joints, and their biomechanics. Systematic and functional anatomy of the spinoappendicular muscles (shoulder) and the musculature of the arm, forearm, and hand. PELVIC GIRDLE and LOWER LIMB: Skeleton, joints, and their biomechanics. Systematic and functional anatomy of the pelvic-trochanteric muscles and the musculature of the thigh and leg. THE FOOT. Ankle joint. Plantar arches. Sprains.
ANATOMY of the NERVOUS SYSTEM (Section D – Prof. CUSELLA). NERVOUS SYSTEM: Overview of the Central, Peripheral, Voluntary, and Autonomic Nervous System. Subdivisions of the Nervous System. Ventricular System, Meninges, and CSF. Nervous Tissue: Neurons, Glia. Spinal Cord: Organization of Gray and White Matter. Spinal Nerves: Composition. Anatomical Basis of Monosynaptic, Polysynaptic, and Crossed Reflexes. Brain Stem: Medulla Oblongata, Pons, Mesencephalon, Diencephalon, Telencephalon. Motor Pathways. Cerebellum and its Role in Voluntary Movements. Sensory Pathways. Proprioception. Interoception. Exteroception. Integumentary System; Thermoregulation. Cranial Nerves: Trigeminal; Vestibulocochlear; Optic. Vestibulo-Ocular Reflexes. Intracranial Circulation. Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Strokes and Their Consequences. Role of the Autonomic Nervous System.
Course Language
Italian
More information
Human Anatomy is a first-year exam for the three-year degree in Sports Science offered by the University of Pavia. Passing it earns students 12 CFU (University Educational Credits). 1 CFU corresponds to 8 hours of lectures, delivered by the instructor, and 25 hours of total student study (i.e., for every 8 hours of lectures, students must add 17 hours of independent learning). Human Anatomy is a first-year course that includes 96 hours of lectures; the lectures are equally divided between the first and second semesters and are offered to both students enrolled in Pavia and those enrolled at the Voghera branch. According to ministerial regulations, the exam must be taken in a single session, starting with the June exam session. To facilitate students in passing such an important and complex exam, the Examination Commission has decided to divide it into two 6-credit exams:
First Semester, ANATOMY 1, from October to January (Winter Session: exam sessions in January/February) and
Second Semester, ANATOMY 2, from March to May (exam sessions starting in June).
First Semester, ANATOMY 1, from October to January (Winter Session: exam sessions in January/February) and
Second Semester, ANATOMY 2, from March to May (exam sessions starting in June).
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