Human Anatomy

A.Y. 2024/2025
4
Max ECTS
50
Overall hours
SSD
BIO/16
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the basic notions to:
1. know the general organization of organs and systems of the human body
2. describe and explain the microscopical features of the different organs, useul for the study of physiology and pathology
Expected learning outcomes
Students will know the normal microscopic features of the main organs with the aim of recognize and understand pathological abnormalities.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Course syllabus
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN BODY CONSTRUCTION
∙ Body scheme
∙ Hierarchical organization of human body
∙ General morphofunctional principles of systems
∙ Body spaces and cavities
∙ Architecture of human organs: hollow organs and parenchymatous organs
SKELETAL SYSTEM
∙ Axial skeleton
∙ Appendicular skeleton
∙ Classification of joints
∙ Muscle overview
∙ Muscular loggias
∙ Thoracic wall
∙ Abdominal wall
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
∙ Heart
∙ Systemic and pulmonar circulation; main blood vessels
∙ Lymphatic apparatus
∙ Architecture and structure of the cardiovascular system
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
∙ Upper and lower respiratory tracts
∙ Lungs
∙ Architecture and structure of the respiratory system
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
∙ Hollow organs: pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine.
∙ Parenchymatous organs: salivary glands, liver and pancreas
∙ Architecture and structure of the digestive system
URINARY SYSTEM
∙ Kidney
∙ Ureter
∙ Urinary bladder and urethra
∙ Architecture and structure of the urinary system
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
∙ Testes
∙ Reproductive ducts and glands
∙ Architecture and structure of the male reproductive system
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
∙ Ovaries
∙ Reproductive ducts
∙ Architecture and structure of the female reproductive system
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
∙ Pituitary gland
∙ Thyroid and parathyroid glands
∙ Adrenal glands
∙ Architecture and structure of the endocrine glands
NERVOUS SYSTEM
∙ Basic plan of the central nervous system
∙ Basic plan of the peripheral nervous system
Basic plan of the autonomic nervous system
Prerequisites for admission
Students should know the basic structure of the cell.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons assisted by visual tools.
Practical exercitation with microscopic slides and with 3D models.
Teaching Resources
Ambrosi G. et al. Anatomia dell'uomo. Milano: Edi. Ermes, 2006
∙ Barbatelli et al, Fondamenti con Istituzioni di Istologia. Milano Edi.Ermes, 2018
∙ McKinley M, O'Loughlin V.D. Anatomia Umana Piccin - Padova
∙ Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana. EdiSES - Napoli
In myAriel platform Students will find teaching materials .
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will consist in:
∙ a written quiz (40 questions with five answers each) in a written form including all the topics listed in the program. Student will pass the exam if the exact quiz are more than 12 and the errors in the answers are less than 56. The test will encompass all the items of the Course Syllabus.
∙ a description and diagnosis of a microscopic sample.
Students should have a positive ranking in both tests at the end of each session (february, june-july, september) otherwise they should restart the examination during the following session.
The oral test is not compulsory.
The evaluation is a grade expressed out of thirty.
All the results will be published on myAriel platform.
BIO/16 - HUMAN ANATOMY - University credits: 4
Practicals: 30 hours
Lessons: 20 hours
Shifts:
Professor(s)
Reception:
Appointment via e-mail
Dept. of Biomedical Sciences for Health - via Mangiagalli 31, Milan