Occupational therapy

Anatomical nomenclature. General organization of human body. Skeletal and muscular system: General anatomy of bones, joints, muscles; anatomical basis of movement. Skull, vertebral column, neck, thoracic and abdominal wall, upper and lower limbs. Cardiovascular system: Structure of arteries, veins and capillaries. Anatomy of heart, pericardium and pericardial cavity. Aorta and its principal branches; main arteries supplying head, trunk and limbs. Anatomy of superior and inferior vena cava system. Lymphatic drainage. Respiratory system: Anatomy of nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, larynx and respiratory tract, lungs, pleural cavity. Mediastinum. Digestive system: Anatomy of the mouth and salivary glands; pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine. Central and peripheral nervous system: Anatomy of the brain, brainstem and spinal cord. Meninx and meningeal spaces. Afferent and efferent pathways. Anatomical basis of main motor control pathways. Autonomic nervous system. Cranial and spinal nerves. Eye’s and ear’s anatomy.

Minimum requirement: basic knowledge of animal biology and cell organization Important: basic knowledge of physics and chemistry

Saladin K.S.: Anatomia e Fisiologia (Piccin). Martini, Bartholomew – Elementi di Anatomia Istologia e Fisiologia dell’Uomo (EdiSES). Marieb E.N, Keller S.M. - Elementi di Anatomia e Fisiologia dell'uomo (Zanichelli).

• Lectures with PowerPoint presentations • Practical lessons on anatomical models

Mandatory attendance, determined by signature

To pass the exam the student must obtain not less than 18/30 in each module of the course. The student must demonstrate that he has acquired sufficient knowledge of the topics covered during the course. To achieve a score of 30/30 cum laude the student must instead demonstrate that he has acquired excellent knowledge of all the topics covered during the course, showing ability with the use of technical terms and correct linguistic expressions. Evaluation elements: • Knowledge check and adequacy of the answers • Reasoning of the student and ability to relate topics • Correct use of language

Platzer, Shiozawa-Bayer: Atlante tascabile di Anatomia Umana v. 1 - Apparato Locomotore (CEA) Dimon T.: Anatomia della voce (Piccin) Netter F.H.: Atlante di Anatomia Umana (Edra) Schünke et al.: Prometeus – Atlante di Anatomia Umana (EdiSES) Paulsen, Waschke: Sobotta – Atlante di Anatomia Umana (Elsevier) Anastasi, Tacchetti: Anatomia Umana – Atlante (Edi-ermes) Gilman, Newman: Manter e Gratz’s – Le basi essenziali di Neuroanatomia Clinica e Neurofisiologia (Piccin) Hendelman W.J.: Neuroanatomia Funzionale (Casa Editrice Ambrosiana) Trevisi, Ricci: Anatomia Funzionale dell’Apparato Audio-Fonatorio (Casa Editrice Ambrosiana)

Frontal lessons with PowerPoint presentations Practical lessons on anatomical models