Morphological and functional basisModule Anatomy
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: SALVATORE GIUNTAExpected Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
General: General morphology of the human body. Study criteria of Systematic and Topographical Anatomy. Clinical anatomical terminology. Functional characteristics and constituent organs of the apparatus and systems of the human body. Hollow organs and full organs. Topographical organization of the human body.
Locomotor system: Generalities on the bones. Generalities and classification of the joints. Characteristics and classification of Synarthrosis and Diarthrosis. Types of movement of Diarthrosis. General characteristics of skeletal muscles and classification criteria.
Skull: Neurocranium and splanchnocranium. Anterior, lateral and posterior surface of the skull. Internal and external surface of the cranial vault. Internal and external surface of the skull base, with particular regard to the vascular-nerve holes. Temporo-mandibular joint. Muscles of the head: chewing muscles, hints on mimic muscles and related bands. Hyoid bone.
Vertebral column: structure of the vertebra type; regional characteristics of the vertebrae; spine as a whole and physiological curves. Spinal joints. Cranio-vertebral joints. Muscles and fascias of the neck. Rib cage: ribs, sternum and joints. Chest muscles: intrinsic and thoraco-appendicular muscles. Back muscles: spino-appendicular, spino-costal and generalities on the deep muscles of the back.
Pelvis: bones, joints, muscles and bands of the wall of the abdomen and pelvis.
Upper limb: skeleton, joints and muscles.
Lower limb: skeleton, joints and muscles.
Structure and function of the following devices:
Cardiovascular system
Lymphatic system
Integumentary system
Digestive system
Respiratory system
Urinary system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Genital system
Nervous system
Textbook Information
English version of:
1. Anatomia Umana G. Anastasi et al., Edi-Ermes, Milano (volume 1 - Anatomia I).
2. ANATOMIA - FONDAMENTI - Edi-Ermes, Milano.
Atlas
1. Atlante di Anatomia Umana Sobotta, R. Putz, R. Pabst – Elsevier Masson (3 vol.)
2. Atlante di Anatomia Umana Frank H. Netter – Masson (1 volume)
3. Atlante Virtual Campus G. Anastasi, Ediermes. (3 Vol).
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Oral exam. Elements to be evaluated: relevance of the answers, quality of their contents, ability to connect with other topics within the program, ability to report examples, quality of technical language, and overall expressive ability.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Describe the following joints: Scapulo-humeral, coxo-femoral, elbow, knee, tibio-tarsal.
Describe the following muscles (Origin, insertion and action): Brachial biceps, Ulnar flexor of the carpus, Gluteus maximus, Triceps of the sura.
Indicate the correct anatomical succession of the organs that make up the following systems: Digestive, Respiratory, Urinary, Genital.