HUMAN ANATOMY
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CLAUDIA GIAMPIETRI
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
Introduction to general anatomy with the levels of organization of the human body; anatomical terminology; systems and apparatuses; structure of organs.
Locomotor system
- Generalities on bones, joints and muscles with elements of topographical and radiological anatomy. General morphological features of the skull. Trunk: spine, rib cage and pelvis. Upper limb and lower limb .
Cardiovascular system.
- Macroscopic anatomy of the heart (morphology, location, orientation, relationships, external and internal configuration, heart valves, conduction system, vasculature, pericardium) and the great vessels. Generalities of microscopic anatomy of the organs of the cardiovascular system. General and pulmonary circulation .
Lymphatic circulatory system and lymphoid organs .
- Functional significance of lymphatic vessels. Notes on thymus, spleen, lymph node, tonsil.
Respiratory system
- Macroscopic and microscopic aspects of the upper airways. Lungs: shape, position, relationships; microscopic structure. Pleura. Mediastinum .
Digestive system
- General characters of morphology and structure of: buccal cavity, tongue, salivary glands. Macroscopic and microscopic with functional references of: pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver and biliary tract, pancreas. General aspects of the relationship of organs to the peritoneum .
Urinary system
- General characters of morphology and structure of: kidneys, calyces and renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, urethra .
Male and female genital apparatus
- General characters of morphology and structure of: testis, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, seminal vesicles, and prostate . General characters of the morphology and structure of: ovary, uterine tube and uterus. Hints of fertilization and embryogenesis .
Endocrine system
- Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the pituitary gland and epiphysis, thyroid and parathyroids, endocrine pancreas, adrenal glands, endocrine components of the testis and ovary .
Central Nervous System
- Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon and telencephalon with elements of clinical anatomy. General functional organization, location, relationships and morphology. Organization of gray matter and white matter. Meaning of afferent and efferent pathways .
Peripheral Nervous System
- Generalities spinal and encephalic nerves; autonomic nervous system .
Sense receptors and organs and apparatus (generality) .
- sense receptors; auditory and vestibular apparatus ;
- apparatus of vision: eyeball, extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the eye, ocular adnexa .
Prerequisites
The student should possess basic knowledge of biology and chemistry in order to better understand organ structure and function of various systems.
Books
- Elementi di Anatomia, Istologia e Fisiologia - Martini/Bartholomew – Edises
- Anatomia & Fisiologia – Saladin - PICCIN- Anatomia Umana e Istologia - Carinci et al. – Elsevier
- Anatomia dell’uomo – Ambrosi et al. – Edi Ermes
- Principi di Anatomia Umana - Artico et al. - Edi Ermes
- Anatomia Umana e Istologia - Carinci et al. – Elsevier
Frequency
Optional but recommended
Exam mode
Written and optional oral test
Lesson mode
Frontal teaching.
Some theoretical-practical lessons in the laboratory
CLAUDIA GIAMPIETRI
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
Introduction to general anatomy with the levels of organization of the human body; anatomical terminology; systems and apparatuses; structure of organs.
Locomotor system
- Generalities on bones, joints and muscles with elements of topographical and radiological anatomy. General morphological features of the skull. Trunk: spine, rib cage and pelvis. Upper limb and lower limb .
Cardiovascular system.
- Macroscopic anatomy of the heart (morphology, location, orientation, relationships, external and internal configuration, heart valves, conduction system, vasculature, pericardium) and the great vessels. Generalities of microscopic anatomy of the organs of the cardiovascular system. General and pulmonary circulation .
Lymphatic circulatory system and lymphoid organs .
- Functional significance of lymphatic vessels. Notes on thymus, spleen, lymph node, tonsil.
Respiratory system
- Macroscopic and microscopic aspects of the upper airways. Lungs: shape, position, relationships; microscopic structure. Pleura. Mediastinum .
Digestive system
- General characters of morphology and structure of: buccal cavity, tongue, salivary glands. Macroscopic and microscopic with functional references of: pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver and biliary tract, pancreas. General aspects of the relationship of organs to the peritoneum .
Urinary system
- General characters of morphology and structure of: kidneys, calyces and renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, urethra .
Male and female genital apparatus
- General characters of morphology and structure of: testis, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, seminal vesicles, and prostate . General characters of the morphology and structure of: ovary, uterine tube and uterus. Hints of fertilization and embryogenesis .
Endocrine system
- Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the pituitary gland and epiphysis, thyroid and parathyroids, endocrine pancreas, adrenal glands, endocrine components of the testis and ovary .
Central Nervous System
- Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon and telencephalon with elements of clinical anatomy. General functional organization, location, relationships and morphology. Organization of gray matter and white matter. Meaning of afferent and efferent pathways .
Peripheral Nervous System
- Generalities spinal and encephalic nerves; autonomic nervous system .
Sense receptors and organs and apparatus (generality) .
- sense receptors; auditory and vestibular apparatus ;
- apparatus of vision: eyeball, extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the eye, ocular adnexa .
Prerequisites
The student should possess basic knowledge of biology and chemistry in order to better understand organ structure and function of various systems.
Books
- Elementi di Anatomia, Istologia e Fisiologia - Martini/Bartholomew – Edises
- Anatomia & Fisiologia – Saladin - PICCIN- Anatomia Umana e Istologia - Carinci et al. – Elsevier
- Anatomia dell’uomo – Ambrosi et al. – Edi Ermes
- Principi di Anatomia Umana - Artico et al. - Edi Ermes
- Anatomia Umana e Istologia - Carinci et al. – Elsevier
Frequency
Optional but recommended
Exam mode
Written and optional oral test
Lesson mode
Frontal teaching.
Some theoretical-practical lessons in the laboratory
SELENIA MIGLIETTA
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
Introduction to general anatomy with the levels of organization of the human body; anatomical terminology; systems and apparatuses; structure of organs.
Locomotor system
- Generalities on bones, joints and muscles with elements of topographical and radiological anatomy. General morphological features of the skull. Trunk: spine, rib cage and pelvis. Upper limb and lower limb .
Cardiovascular system.
- Macroscopic anatomy of the heart (morphology, location, orientation, relationships, external and internal configuration, heart valves, conduction system, vasculature, pericardium) and the great vessels. Generalities of microscopic anatomy of the organs of the cardiovascular system. General and pulmonary circulation .
Lymphatic circulatory system and lymphoid organs .
- Functional significance of lymphatic vessels. Notes on thymus, spleen, lymph node, tonsil.
Respiratory system
- Macroscopic and microscopic aspects of the upper airways. Lungs: shape, position, relationships; microscopic structure. Pleura. Mediastinum .
Digestive system
- General characters of morphology and structure of: buccal cavity, tongue, salivary glands. Macroscopic and microscopic with functional references of: pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver and biliary tract, pancreas. General aspects of the relationship of organs to the peritoneum .
Urinary system
- General characters of morphology and structure of: kidneys, calyces and renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, urethra .
Male and female genital apparatus
- General characters of morphology and structure of: testis, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, seminal vesicles, and prostate . General characters of the morphology and structure of: ovary, uterine tube and uterus. Hints of fertilization and embryogenesis .
Endocrine system
- Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the pituitary gland and epiphysis, thyroid and parathyroids, endocrine pancreas, adrenal glands, endocrine components of the testis and ovary .
Central Nervous System
- Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon and telencephalon with elements of clinical anatomy. General functional organization, location, relationships and morphology. Organization of gray matter and white matter. Meaning of afferent and efferent pathways .
Peripheral Nervous System
- Generalities spinal and encephalic nerves; autonomic nervous system .
Sense receptors and organs and apparatus (generality) .
- sense receptors; auditory and vestibular apparatus ;
- apparatus of vision: eyeball, extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the eye, ocular adnexa .
Prerequisites
The student should possess basic knowledge of biology and chemistry in order to better understand organ structure and function of various systems.
Books
- Elementi di Anatomia, Istologia e Fisiologia - Martini/Bartholomew – Edises
- Anatomia & Fisiologia – Saladin - PICCIN- Anatomia Umana e Istologia - Carinci et al. – Elsevier
- Anatomia dell’uomo – Ambrosi et al. – Edi Ermes
- Principi di Anatomia Umana - Artico et al. - Edi Ermes
- Anatomia Umana e Istologia - Carinci et al. – Elsevier
Frequency
Optional but recommended
Exam mode
Written and optional oral test
Lesson mode
Frontal teaching.
Some theoretical-practical lessons in the laboratory
SELENIA MIGLIETTA
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
Human Anatomy
General anatomy and anatomical terminology.
Anatomy of the Locomotor system.
Anatomy of the cardiovascular system: The heart.
Anatomy of the cardiovascular system: Main vessels
Anatomy of the respiratory system: airways, lung, and alveolus.
Anatomy of the digestive system: the gut and the glands.
Anatomy of the urinary system.
Generalities of the genital.
Nervous system
Books
TEXTBOOKS:
Testi Consigliati:
Anatomia Umana, Carinci. Edra
oppure
Anatomia Umana, Saladin, Piccin
oppure
Anatomia Umana, Martini. Edises
Atlanti Consigliati
Netter. Atlante di Anatomia, selezione per scienze infermieristiche. Edra.
oppure
Prometheus, Atlante di anatomia. Edises.
Exam mode
Students will have to pass a written exam, with the possibility of taking the oral exam.
- Lesson code1035933
- Academic year2025/2026
- Coursecorso|33458
- CurriculumINFORMAZIONE SCIENTIFICA SUL FARMACO
- Year1st year
- Semester2nd semester
- SSDBIO/16
- CFU6
- Subject areaDiscipline Biologiche e Morfologiche