Physiotherapy - Course B - ASL Rieti

Activity type

Scienze biomediche

SSD

BIOS-06/A

Year

1st year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

3

Hours distribution

30 classroom hours

Lecturers

DAVID FASCIOLO

Activity type

Scienze biomediche

SSD

BIOS-12/A

Year

1st year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

3

Hours distribution

30 classroom hours

Lecturers

ROMINA MANCINELLI

Activity type

Scienze biomediche

SSD

BIOS-13/A

Year

1st year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

1

Hours distribution

10 classroom hours

Lecturers

FRANCESCO FAZI

Expected learning outcomes at the end of the Histology module:
- understand the morphology and structure of tissues
- be able to describe and interpret a histological structure
- be aware of the relationship between structure and function in tissues to understand regulatory mechanisms and human pathologies

Expected learning outcomes at the end of the Anatomy module:
Upon completion of the course, students should: (i) understand the basics of human anatomy, (ii) be able to make comparisons of the general morpho-functional organization of the various systems, and (iii) be able to describe the individual organs of the various systems from a macroscopic, topographical, and microscopic perspective using correct terminology.

Expected learning outcomes at the end of the Physiology module:
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to make comparisons of the general morpho-functional organization of the various systems and be able to describe the individual organs of the various systems from a macroscopic, topographical, microscopic, and functional perspective, using the correct terminology.

Basic knowledge of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Module: PHYSIOLOGY
Functional organization of living organisms. The human organism as a functionally integrated unit. The internal environment of living organisms and the concept of homeostasis. Overview of cellular physiology. Functional systems of the cell. Ionic equilibria and resting membrane potential. Generation and conduction of the action potential. Regulation of bodily functions: introduction to control systems. Neurophysiology: Central and peripheral nervous systems; autonomic nervous system and somatic motor system; skeletal muscle and muscle contraction; sensory physiology. Cardiovascular system Heart and pericardium. Electrical activity of the heart. Cardiac mechanics: cardiac cycle, heart sounds. Stroke volume and cardiac output. Regulation of cardiac contractility; neural and humoral control of cardiac activity. Electrocardiogram. Circulatory physiology: Functional characteristics of blood vessels. Overview of blood circulation and principles of hemodynamics. Functional characteristics of the systemic and pulmonary circulations. Relationship between pressure, flow, and resistance. Blood circulation. Arterial blood pressure and its regulation. Capillary exchange and venous return. Neural and humoral regulation of circulation. Blood: General functions. Blood composition. Plasma. Red blood cells. Leukocytes. Platelets and the hemostatic process. Hematopoiesis and blood cell destruction. Blood groups. Respiratory system: Pulmonary circulation, ventilation, and respiratory mechanics. Gas exchange at the alveolar level. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport: oxyhemoglobin dissociation curves. Respiratory exchange between blood and tissues. Generation of respiratory rhythm. Digestive system: Organization of the digestive system: wall of the digestive tract, enteric nervous system, gastrointestinal circulation. General functions of the digestive system: motility, exocrine secretion, hormonal secretion. Functions of specific regions: mouth, stomach, liver, pancreas, small and large intestines. Formation and composition of feces. Microbiota. Renal system: Organization of the kidneys and urinary system. Basic renal processes (filtration, reabsorption, secretion, excretion). Urine formation. Regulation of water-electrolyte balance. Endocrine system: Hormones: chemical characteristics, sites of synthesis and storage, modes of transport, mechanisms of action. Hormones produced by major endocrine glands and their actions: hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary axis; thyroid hormones; hormones of the adrenal cortex and medulla; hormones regulating calcium and phosphate levels; pancreatic hormones; hormones regulating reproductive p


Module: HUMAN ANATOMY
First part:
• General anatomy: Anatomical terminology. General organization of the human body.
• Locomotor system: Generalities on bones, classification of joints and muscles. Vertebrae and vertebral column. Thoracic cage and girdle. Scheleton of the upper limb. Pelvic girdle and scheleton of the lower limb. Skull.
Second part:
• Cardiovascular system: External morphology, position and relationships of the Heart. Pericardium. Internal morphology. Valves. Arteries. Capillary. Veins. General and pulmunary circulations.
• Respiratory system: Morphology, position and relationships of the upper airways (nose, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi). Lungs. Pleure.
• Digestive system: General characteristics of the morphology and structure of the digestive canal (oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine) and related glands (major salivaries, liver and pancreas).
Third part:
• Urinary and genital system: General characteristics of the morphology of the kidneys. Nephron. Urinary tract (ureters, bladder and urethra). General features of the male and female gonads and genital ways.
• Central nervous system: Anatomy and general organization of the nervous system. Spinal cord. Brain (brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon, and telencephalon). Peripheral nervous system (spinal and cranial nerves, notes on the eye and ear). Autonomic nervous system.
• Endocrine system: Morphofunctional aspects of the pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands and endocrine pancreas.


Module: HYSTOLOGY
Methods and instruments of investigation for the observation of cells, tissues and organs. Preparation of histological specimens. Principles of staining and reading of an histological sample. Microscopy techniques in the morphological investigation: light and electron microscopy. Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence on cell and tissue preparations.
The cell and its organelles
Concept of tissue, organs and systems
Epithelial tissues: Covering Epithelia: general characteristics, organization, classification and description of the different types of Epithelia. Characteristics and surface specializations of Epithelial cells. Intercellular junctions. Glandular epithelia: exocrine and endocrine glands.
Connective Tissue: cells and extracellular matrix (fibers and amorphous ground substance). Connective Tissue Proper (loose and dense). Adipose tissue.
Supporting Connective Tissues: Cartilage: (hyaline, elastic and fibrocartilage). The perichondrium. Bone: compact bone and cancellous (spongy) bone. The periosteum and endosteum. Histogenesis of the cartilage and bone. Intramembranous and endocondral ossification. Bone remodeling. Fracture repair.
Blood. Bone marrow and Hematopoiesis. Lymphoid tissue. Concepts on the immune system. Muscle tissue: smooth, skeletal and cardiac muscle. Nerve tissue and Neuroglia. Synapses.

Module: PHYSIOLOGY
Martini F.H. - Fondamenti di Anatomia e Fisiologia - EdiSES
Martini F.H. – Elementi di Anatomia, Istologia e Fisiologia – EdiSES
Martini F.H. – VISUAL Anatomia e Fisiologia - Edises
Saladin K. - Anatomia & Fisiologia - PICCIN



Module: HUMAN ANATOMY
Martini F.H. - Fondamenti di Anatomia e Fisiologia - EdiSES
Martini F.H. – Elementi di Anatomia, Istologia e Fisiologia – EdiSES
Martini F.H. – VISUAL Anatomia e Fisiologia - Edises
Saladin K. - Anatomia & Fisiologia - PICCIN
Carinci P. et al - Anatomia Umana e Istologia - ELSEVIER
ATLASES:
Netter's di Ward PJ - Sistema muscoloscheletrico Anatomia Clinica - PICCIN
Netter. Atlante di Anatomia Umana - Per i corsi di scienze infermieristiche. Cocco, De Caro, Gaudio. EDRA.
ATLANTE TASCABILE ANATOMIA UMANA 1 - APPARATO LOCOMOTORE (sesta edizione italiana) Platzer and Shiozawa-Bayer – Casa Editrice Ambrosiana




Module: HYSTOLOGY
Istologia per le Lauree Triennali e Magistrali, Bani-Faraldi-Settembre (Idelson Gnocchi)
Elementi di Istologia e Cenni di Embriologia, Adamo (Piccin)

Elementi di anatomia, istologia e fisiologia dell'uomo, Martini, Bartholomew (EdiSES)
Fondamenti di Anatomia e Fisiologia, Martini, Nath (EdiSES)
Anatomia e Fisiologia, Saladin (Piccin)
Elementi di Anatomia e Fisiologia dell'Uomo, Marieb (Zanichelli)
Anatomia e Fisiologia, Thibodeau (Casa Editrice Edra)

Module: PHYSIOLOGY
N/D
Module: HUMAN ANATOMY
https://www.medicalcontrol33.it
https://medicinaonline.co
https://www.nurse24.it
https://www.visiblebody.com/it/anatomy-and-physiology-apps/human-anatomy-atlas



Module: HYSTOLOGY
N/D

Frontal lessons in the classroom

Attendance of lessons is mandatory.

The evaluation modalities are closely related to the knowledge of the topics provided by the program of the Course.

The questions are closely related to the topics provided by the program of the Course.

Module: PHYSIOLOGY



Module: HUMAN ANATOMY

• First lecture: General
  Anatomy-Anatomical Terminology. Locomotor system: bone, muscle and joint
  classifications. Vertebral column


• Second lecture: Locomotor system: thoracic cage and girdle. Upper limb


• Third lecture: Locomotor System: pelvic girdle and lower limb


• Fourth lecture: Locomotor System: skull. Cardiovascular system


• Fifth lecture: Respiratory system


• Sixth lecture: Notes about digestive, urinary and genital systems


• Seventh lecture: Central nervous system 


• Eighth lecture: Pheripheral and autonomic nervous systems. Endocrine System

• Lectures will start in October 2026 according to the schedule