Basi anatomofisiologiche delle funzioni neuro e psicomotorie
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
- Knowledge of the morphological characteristics of the systems, apparatuses, organs, tissues of the human organism, as well as their main morpho-functional correlates
- Knowledge of the functional characteristics of the organs of the human body, their dynamic integration into apparatus and the general control mechanisms.
- Knowledge of the functional characteristics of the organs of the human body, their dynamic integration into apparatus and the general control mechanisms.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student must demonstrate an adequate knowledge of the fundamental morphological and structural aspects of the human organism and of the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the organs, with particular attention to the locomotor apparatus and the nervous system. The student must also demonstrate an adequate understanding of the mechanisms that underpin cellular excitability for neurons and muscle cells, as well as for sensory, motor and superior cognitive functions. This knowledge will pave the way to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms behind neuromotor and cognitive disorders, which are of specific interest for the practice of the TNPEE professionals. Overall, the course should provide the student with the basis for a critical reasoning and correlate the knowledge of human morphology and physiology to the topics that will be developed by the clinical and rehabilitation area courses planned during the following years of the Degree Course in TNPEE.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Sezione: Bosisio Parini
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of secondary school with regard to the biochemistry of biological macromolecules, biology and physics, as well as language properties.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning assessment takes place through a written test consisting of 35 multiple-choice questions, each comprising five answers that can be true or false independently of each other. The number of questions for each discipline is proportional to the ECTS (20 question of Histology and Human Anatomy and 15 of Human Physiology). The questions concern the whole program and are distributed among the various topics according to their relevance
The test lasts 90 minutes. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will be considered passed when the candidate reaches an evaluation equal to 18/30 equivalent to 90 correct questions of which at least 50 of Histology and Human Anatomy and 40 of Human Physiology.
The results of the written test are communicated to the students through publication on the Ariel website of the course, together with the electronic report.
There is an optional ongoing test concerning the Histology and Human Anatomy part of the program. For this test 40 quizzes are provided, each comprising five answers that can be true or false independently of each other.
The test lasts 90 minutes. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will be considered passed when the candidate reaches an evaluation equal to 18/30 equivalent to 130 correct questions
The test lasts 90 minutes. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will be considered passed when the candidate reaches an evaluation equal to 18/30 equivalent to 90 correct questions of which at least 50 of Histology and Human Anatomy and 40 of Human Physiology.
The results of the written test are communicated to the students through publication on the Ariel website of the course, together with the electronic report.
There is an optional ongoing test concerning the Histology and Human Anatomy part of the program. For this test 40 quizzes are provided, each comprising five answers that can be true or false independently of each other.
The test lasts 90 minutes. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will be considered passed when the candidate reaches an evaluation equal to 18/30 equivalent to 130 correct questions
Fisiologia
Course syllabus
Introduction to neurophysiology
- Cellular excitability
- Resting membrane potential
- Action potential and synapses
- Introduction to Sensory Systems
- The somatosensory system
- The auditory system
- The visual system
- Motor systems 1
- Motor systems 2
- Synaptic plasticity, learning and memory
- EEG and sleep
- Elements of nervous system development
- Cellular excitability
- Resting membrane potential
- Action potential and synapses
- Introduction to Sensory Systems
- The somatosensory system
- The auditory system
- The visual system
- Motor systems 1
- Motor systems 2
- Synaptic plasticity, learning and memory
- EEG and sleep
- Elements of nervous system development
Teaching methods
Lectures will be based on ex-cathedra PowerPoint presentations made available to the students on the Ariel website of the course.
Teaching Resources
- Cavallari P. Neurofisiologia - Eccitabilità cellulare Piccin - Milano
- Belfiore et al. Fisiologia Umana - Fondamenti Edi.Ermes - Milano
- Belfiore et al. Fisiologia Umana - Fondamenti Edi.Ermes - Milano
Anatomia umana
Course syllabus
Examination of the various body segments as osteo-arthro-muscular complexes, analyzing the correlation between constructiveness and functional performance for the main joints, and identifying the muscle groups that act on these joints; in particular, the mechanisms of standing and walking. Definition and classification of the joints. Morphology and structure of muscle.
Nervous system: definition, organ composition, functions. General principles of neuroanatomy; functional meaning of the different nerve devices. Anatomical basis of the mechanisms of transduction, conduction and transmission of the nerve impulse; signs of phylogeny of the nervous system (centralization, encephalization, telencephalisation). Axial and supra-axial organs, arch structure of the CNS; last common route; constructive principles of the ways of sense and of the ways of motion. Reflected and integrated answers; somatotopy. Sensitivity classification and considerations on the morphological basis of pain.
Central nervous system: concise systematic treatment of the organs; internal cavities; CSF circulation.
Peripheral nervous system: general information on the spinal and brain nerves; principles of somatic and visceral innervation. Sympathetic nervous system.
Sensory organs and systems.
Nervous system: definition, organ composition, functions. General principles of neuroanatomy; functional meaning of the different nerve devices. Anatomical basis of the mechanisms of transduction, conduction and transmission of the nerve impulse; signs of phylogeny of the nervous system (centralization, encephalization, telencephalisation). Axial and supra-axial organs, arch structure of the CNS; last common route; constructive principles of the ways of sense and of the ways of motion. Reflected and integrated answers; somatotopy. Sensitivity classification and considerations on the morphological basis of pain.
Central nervous system: concise systematic treatment of the organs; internal cavities; CSF circulation.
Peripheral nervous system: general information on the spinal and brain nerves; principles of somatic and visceral innervation. Sympathetic nervous system.
Sensory organs and systems.
Teaching methods
Lezioni frontali supportate da una presentazione PowerPoint messa a disposizione dello studente sul sito Ariel del corso integrato.
Teaching Resources
- Ambrosi G. et al. Anatomia dell'uomo. Edi. Ermes - Milano
- Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana. EdiSES - Napoli
- Saladin K.S. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- McKinley M. e O'Loughlin V.D. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- Farina F. Anatomia dell'apparato locomotore EdiSES - Napoli
- Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana. EdiSES - Napoli
- Saladin K.S. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- McKinley M. e O'Loughlin V.D. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- Farina F. Anatomia dell'apparato locomotore EdiSES - Napoli
Istologia
Course syllabus
- Concept of tissue: definition. Classification criteria and general characteristics of the main chapters of tissues.
- Epithelial tissue: definition, organization, functions and classification. Covering ad lining epithelium: definition, main functions and criteria of classification. Morpho-functional polarity of the epithelial cell. Basal membrane. Glandular epithelia: definition, function, exocrine and endocrine glands. Sensory epithelia: definition. Particularly differentiated epithelia: definition
- Connective tissue: definition, organization and functions, morphological and functional criteria of classification. Connective tissues proper: classification, functions and locations. Adipose tissue: morphology, functions and locations. Special connective tissues: morphology and classification. Cartilage tissue and bone tissue. Ossification: direct and indirect. Definition and locations. Method of carrying out the processes of indirect ossification (perichondral and endochondral). Modalities of growth of long and short bones. Mode and functional meaning of bone remodeling. Blood: definition and composition.
- Muscle tissue: definition, organization, classification criteria, locations and functions, contraction mechanism.
- Nervous tissue: definition and organization mode. Neurons: structure and ultrastructure, morphological and functional classification criteria. Myelin sheath: definition, formation, structure and ultrastructure. Glia: morphological and functional characteristics of the different types of gliocytes.
- Epithelial tissue: definition, organization, functions and classification. Covering ad lining epithelium: definition, main functions and criteria of classification. Morpho-functional polarity of the epithelial cell. Basal membrane. Glandular epithelia: definition, function, exocrine and endocrine glands. Sensory epithelia: definition. Particularly differentiated epithelia: definition
- Connective tissue: definition, organization and functions, morphological and functional criteria of classification. Connective tissues proper: classification, functions and locations. Adipose tissue: morphology, functions and locations. Special connective tissues: morphology and classification. Cartilage tissue and bone tissue. Ossification: direct and indirect. Definition and locations. Method of carrying out the processes of indirect ossification (perichondral and endochondral). Modalities of growth of long and short bones. Mode and functional meaning of bone remodeling. Blood: definition and composition.
- Muscle tissue: definition, organization, classification criteria, locations and functions, contraction mechanism.
- Nervous tissue: definition and organization mode. Neurons: structure and ultrastructure, morphological and functional classification criteria. Myelin sheath: definition, formation, structure and ultrastructure. Glia: morphological and functional characteristics of the different types of gliocytes.
Teaching methods
Lezioni frontali supportate da una presentazione PowerPoint messa a disposizione dello studente sul sito Ariel del corso integrato.
Teaching Resources
- Ambrosi G. et al. Anatomia dell'uomo. Edi. Ermes - Milano
- Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana. EdiSES - Napoli
- Saladin K.S. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- McKinley M. e O'Loughlin V.D. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- Farina F. Anatomia dell'apparato locomotore EdiSES - Napoli
- Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana. EdiSES - Napoli
- Saladin K.S. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- McKinley M. e O'Loughlin V.D. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- Farina F. Anatomia dell'apparato locomotore EdiSES - Napoli
Anatomia umana
BIO/16 - HUMAN ANATOMY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor:
Moscheni Claudia
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Moscheni Claudia
Fisiologia
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor:
Rosanova Mario Carmine Emiliano
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Rosanova Mario Carmine Emiliano
Istologia
BIO/17 - HISTOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Giovarelli Matteo
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Giovarelli MatteoSezione: Don Gnocchi
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of secondary school with regard to the biochemistry of biological macromolecules, biology and physics, as well as language properties.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning assessment takes place through a written test consisting of 35 multiple-choice questions, each comprising five answers that can be true or false independently of each other. The number of questions for each discipline is proportional to the ECTS (20 question of Histology and Human Anatomy and 15 of Human Physiology). The questions concern the whole program and are distributed among the various topics according to their relevance
The test lasts 90 minutes. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will be considered passed when the candidate reaches an evaluation equal to 18/30 equivalent to 90 correct questions of which at least 50 of Histology and Human Anatomy and 40 of Human Physiology.
The results of the written test are communicated to the students through publication on the Ariel website of the course, together with the electronic report.
There is an optional ongoing test concerning the Histology and Human Anatomy part of the program. For this test 40 quizzes are provided, each comprising five answers that can be true or false independently of each other.
The test lasts 90 minutes. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will be considered passed when the candidate reaches an evaluation equal to 18/30 equivalent to 130 correct questions
The test lasts 90 minutes. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will be considered passed when the candidate reaches an evaluation equal to 18/30 equivalent to 90 correct questions of which at least 50 of Histology and Human Anatomy and 40 of Human Physiology.
The results of the written test are communicated to the students through publication on the Ariel website of the course, together with the electronic report.
There is an optional ongoing test concerning the Histology and Human Anatomy part of the program. For this test 40 quizzes are provided, each comprising five answers that can be true or false independently of each other.
The test lasts 90 minutes. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will be considered passed when the candidate reaches an evaluation equal to 18/30 equivalent to 130 correct questions
Fisiologia
Course syllabus
Introduction to neurophysiology
- Cellular excitability
- Resting membrane potential
- Action potential and synapses
- Introduction to Sensory Systems
- The somatosensory system
- The auditory system
- The visual system
- Motor systems 1
- Motor systems 2
- Synaptic plasticity, learning and memory
- EEG and sleep
- Elements of nervous system development
- Cellular excitability
- Resting membrane potential
- Action potential and synapses
- Introduction to Sensory Systems
- The somatosensory system
- The auditory system
- The visual system
- Motor systems 1
- Motor systems 2
- Synaptic plasticity, learning and memory
- EEG and sleep
- Elements of nervous system development
Teaching methods
Lectures will be based on ex-cathedra PowerPoint presentations made available to the students on the Ariel website of the course.
Teaching Resources
- Cavallari P. Neurofisiologia - Eccitabilità cellulare Piccin - Milano
- Belfiore et al. Fisiologia Umana - Fondamenti Edi.Ermes - Milano
- Belfiore et al. Fisiologia Umana - Fondamenti Edi.Ermes - Milano
Anatomia umana
Course syllabus
Examination of the various body segments as osteo-arthro-muscular complexes, analyzing the correlation between constructiveness and functional performance for the main joints, and identifying the muscle groups that act on these joints; in particular, the mechanisms of standing and walking. Definition and classification of the joints. Morphology and structure of muscle.
Nervous system: definition, organ composition, functions. General principles of neuroanatomy; functional meaning of the different nerve devices. Anatomical basis of the mechanisms of transduction, conduction and transmission of the nerve impulse; signs of phylogeny of the nervous system (centralization, encephalization, telencephalisation). Axial and supra-axial organs, arch structure of the CNS; last common route; constructive principles of the ways of sense and of the ways of motion. Reflected and integrated answers; somatotopy. Sensitivity classification and considerations on the morphological basis of pain.
Central nervous system: concise systematic treatment of the organs; internal cavities; CSF circulation.
Peripheral nervous system: general information on the spinal and brain nerves; principles of somatic and visceral innervation. Sympathetic nervous system.
Sensory organs and systems.
Nervous system: definition, organ composition, functions. General principles of neuroanatomy; functional meaning of the different nerve devices. Anatomical basis of the mechanisms of transduction, conduction and transmission of the nerve impulse; signs of phylogeny of the nervous system (centralization, encephalization, telencephalisation). Axial and supra-axial organs, arch structure of the CNS; last common route; constructive principles of the ways of sense and of the ways of motion. Reflected and integrated answers; somatotopy. Sensitivity classification and considerations on the morphological basis of pain.
Central nervous system: concise systematic treatment of the organs; internal cavities; CSF circulation.
Peripheral nervous system: general information on the spinal and brain nerves; principles of somatic and visceral innervation. Sympathetic nervous system.
Sensory organs and systems.
Teaching methods
Lezioni frontali supportate da una presentazione PowerPoint messa a disposizione dello studente sul sito Ariel del corso integrato.
Teaching Resources
- Ambrosi G. et al. Anatomia dell'uomo. Edi. Ermes - Milano
- Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana. EdiSES - Napoli
- Saladin K.S. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- McKinley M. e O'Loughlin V.D. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- Farina F. Anatomia dell'apparato locomotore EdiSES - Napoli
- Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana. EdiSES - Napoli
- Saladin K.S. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- McKinley M. e O'Loughlin V.D. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- Farina F. Anatomia dell'apparato locomotore EdiSES - Napoli
Istologia
Course syllabus
- Concept of tissue: definition. Classification criteria and general characteristics of the main chapters of tissues.
- Epithelial tissue: definition, organization, functions and classification. Covering ad lining epithelium: definition, main functions and criteria of classification. Morpho-functional polarity of the epithelial cell. Basal membrane. Glandular epithelia: definition, function, exocrine and endocrine glands. Sensory epithelia: definition. Particularly differentiated epithelia: definition
- Connective tissue: definition, organization and functions, morphological and functional criteria of classification. Connective tissues proper: classification, functions and locations. Adipose tissue: morphology, functions and locations. Special connective tissues: morphology and classification. Cartilage tissue and bone tissue. Ossification: direct and indirect. Definition and locations. Method of carrying out the processes of indirect ossification (perichondral and endochondral). Modalities of growth of long and short bones. Mode and functional meaning of bone remodeling. Blood: definition and composition.
- Muscle tissue: definition, organization, classification criteria, locations and functions, contraction mechanism.
- Nervous tissue: definition and organization mode. Neurons: structure and ultrastructure, morphological and functional classification criteria. Myelin sheath: definition, formation, structure and ultrastructure. Glia: morphological and functional characteristics of the different types of gliocytes.
- Epithelial tissue: definition, organization, functions and classification. Covering ad lining epithelium: definition, main functions and criteria of classification. Morpho-functional polarity of the epithelial cell. Basal membrane. Glandular epithelia: definition, function, exocrine and endocrine glands. Sensory epithelia: definition. Particularly differentiated epithelia: definition
- Connective tissue: definition, organization and functions, morphological and functional criteria of classification. Connective tissues proper: classification, functions and locations. Adipose tissue: morphology, functions and locations. Special connective tissues: morphology and classification. Cartilage tissue and bone tissue. Ossification: direct and indirect. Definition and locations. Method of carrying out the processes of indirect ossification (perichondral and endochondral). Modalities of growth of long and short bones. Mode and functional meaning of bone remodeling. Blood: definition and composition.
- Muscle tissue: definition, organization, classification criteria, locations and functions, contraction mechanism.
- Nervous tissue: definition and organization mode. Neurons: structure and ultrastructure, morphological and functional classification criteria. Myelin sheath: definition, formation, structure and ultrastructure. Glia: morphological and functional characteristics of the different types of gliocytes.
Teaching methods
Lezioni frontali supportate da una presentazione PowerPoint messa a disposizione dello studente sul sito Ariel del corso integrato.
Teaching Resources
- Ambrosi G. et al. Anatomia dell'uomo. Edi. Ermes - Milano
- Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana. EdiSES - Napoli
- Saladin K.S. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- McKinley M. e O'Loughlin V.D. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- Farina F. Anatomia dell'apparato locomotore EdiSES - Napoli
- Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana. EdiSES - Napoli
- Saladin K.S. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- McKinley M. e O'Loughlin V.D. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Milano
- Farina F. Anatomia dell'apparato locomotore EdiSES - Napoli
Anatomia umana
BIO/16 - HUMAN ANATOMY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 30 hours
Fisiologia
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 30 hours
Istologia
BIO/17 - HISTOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours