Course program
Human Anatomy (II)
- Lymphoid organs: thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow.
- Respiratory system: external nose, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, larynx, trachea and bronchi. Lungs and pleura. Development of the respiratory system.
- Digestive system: oral cavity, salivary glands, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, small, and large intestine. Liver, gallbladder, and biliary tree. Pancreas. Peritoneum and peritoneal cavity. Development of the digestive system.
- Urinary system: kidney and ureter. Bladder and urethra. Development of the urinary system.
- Reproductive system: a) male: testis and spermatic tracts, seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands. b) female: ovary, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, external genitalia, perineum. Development of the male and female genital systems.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the main cytologic and histologic characteristics of the human body; knowledge of human embryology; knowledge of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and of the heart.
Books
Suggested textbooks:
• Anastasi, Gaudio et al.: “Trattato di Anatomia Umana” Edi. Ermes
• Gaudio E. et al: “Sistema Nervoso Centrale” Piccin
Suggested atlases:
• Anastasi, Tacchetti.: “Anatomia Umana” Edi. Ermes
• Schunke, Schulte, Schumacher: “Prometheus” EdiSES
• Netter: “Atlante di anatomia umana” Edra Masson
Teaching mode
Frontal classes, theoretical/practical didactic activity. Electives (Elective Didactic Activity -EDA-, tutoring lab).
Frequency
Lesson attendance is mandatory
Exam mode
Ongoing examination: oral and practical test (autoptic identification of the organs, microscopic examination, and diagnosis of the structure of the organs).
Lesson mode
Frontal classes, theoretical/practical didactic activity. Electives (Elective Didactic Activity -EDA-, tutoring lab).