THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Course objectives

Main teaching objectives: Learn the anatomical-functional organization of the central and peripheral nervous system. Know the clinical characteristics of the following pathological conditions: alterations of the state of consciousness (coma); epilepsy; degenerative diseases of the nervous system; inflammatory, autoimmune and infectious diseases of the nervous system; neuromuscular disorders, cerebrovascular diseases, headaches. Know the proper diagnostic techniques (clinical and instrumental) used in these diseases. Know the methodological basis of radiological techniques applied to the study of the nervous system. Know how to manage the appropriate medical and neurosurgical therapies and be aware of the purpose and medical-legal implications in patients affected by these diseases.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Contents: Introduction to the course, the motor system, the sensory system, the cranial nerves, movement disorders, neuroimaging, brain tumors, consciousness and its disorder, higher cognitive functions and dementia, neuromuscular diseases, neurophysiological techniques including electromyography/electroneurography and evoked potentials, cerebrovascular diseases, multiple sclerosis and the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid, epilepsy, sleep disorders and electroencephalography, Traumatic brain injury, hydrocephalus, meningitis and encephalitis, headaches. APP: Professional activities will include attendance to a VIDEO-EEG laboratory in the Department Human Neurosciences during recording of an exam in groups of 4 students. Students will see how recording is performed, and basic concepts of EEG readings will be explained.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the major anatomical and functional properties of the central and peripheral nervous system.
Books
Textbook (suggested): - Clinical Neurology, 4th Edition; Fowler T.J.,‎ Scadding J. W.,‎ Losseff N.,‎ Scadding J.W. ISBN 10: 0340990708 - La Neurologia della Sapienza 3rd Edition; Berardelli Alfredo. ISBN: 9788874888726 - The Netter Collection: Nervous System Part I Brain and Part II Spinal and Peripheral Motor and Sensory Systems - Neurology, Queen Square Textbook edited by C Clarke, R Howard, M Rossor, S Shorvon; Wiley Blackwell
Frequency
Mandatory
Exam mode
Evaluation methods: oral examination.
Lesson mode
Frontal teaching, integrative didactic activities (ADI), professional activities (APP), tutorials and seminars.
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseMedicine and Surgery
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year5th year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDMED/37
  • CFU1