Human Anatomy and Experimental Models in Biomedicine
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course is intended to offer the theoretical background for understanding the anatomy of systems and organs and their relationship in humans. Multiple approaches will be employed from macroscopic and microscopic analysis to imaging. In order to get an insight into the up-to-date research in biomedicine, clinical notes and selected focus on the main anatomical analogies and differences between humans and the most used experimental models will be discussed with the students.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will acquire the full knowledge of the human body and will be able to describe the macroscopic and microscopic structure of each apparatus, system and organ. Students will be able to identify the main anatomical features of experimental animals that are used for modeling human diseases.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
General anatomy. Terminology and anatomical coordinates. Classification of organs and their structural schemes. Corporeal spaces and cavities. Methods for anatomical investigation.
Internal coordination and control. Introduction to the nervous system and development. Gross anatomy of the central nervous system. Blood supply and blood-brain barrier. Liquor and meninges. Principles of organization of the peripheral nervous system. General and special senses: eye, ear, organ of taste, olfactory mucosa. The endocrine system.
Clinical notes and experimental models.
Support and movement. The integumentary system. Introduction to the skeleton. The axial and the appendicular skeleton. The muscle system: an overview.
Clinical notes and experimental models.
Regulation, defence and reproduction. General structure of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. Morphology and function of arteries, veins and capillaries. Bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, tonsils and mucose-associated lymphatic tissues. The respiratory system. Liver. Kidney. The reproductive system, human development and aging.
Clinical notes and experimental models.
Internal coordination and control. Introduction to the nervous system and development. Gross anatomy of the central nervous system. Blood supply and blood-brain barrier. Liquor and meninges. Principles of organization of the peripheral nervous system. General and special senses: eye, ear, organ of taste, olfactory mucosa. The endocrine system.
Clinical notes and experimental models.
Support and movement. The integumentary system. Introduction to the skeleton. The axial and the appendicular skeleton. The muscle system: an overview.
Clinical notes and experimental models.
Regulation, defence and reproduction. General structure of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. Morphology and function of arteries, veins and capillaries. Bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, tonsils and mucose-associated lymphatic tissues. The respiratory system. Liver. Kidney. The reproductive system, human development and aging.
Clinical notes and experimental models.
Prerequisites for admission
Good Knowledge of Cytology and Histology.
Teaching methods
Traditional lectures supported by interactive material (powerpoint presentations).
Attendance is strongly suggested.
Attendance is strongly suggested.
Teaching Resources
Martini, Timmons, Tallitsch, Anatomia umana. EdiSes, 2016.
Saladin, Anatomia e Fisiologia, Piccin 2019.
Grasso - Sistema nervoso centrale, Piccin, 2014
Slides and scientific papers in Ariel web site
Saladin, Anatomia e Fisiologia, Piccin 2019.
Grasso - Sistema nervoso centrale, Piccin, 2014
Slides and scientific papers in Ariel web site
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam consists of two oral parts. In the first part, the student will recognize and describe anatomical schemes and models (contribution of 15% to the final evaluation). The second part aims to ascertain the acquired knowledge of the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of apparatuses, systems and organs in humans and in experimental models (contribution of 85% to the final evaluation). For studens that regularly attend the lessons a written exam on the topics of the first part of the course will be scheduled in November/December (contribution of 50% to the final evaluation).
BIO/06 - COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND CYTOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Cappelletti Graziella
Professor(s)