84348 - Anatomy of Genito-Urinary and Reproductive Systems

Learning outcomes

Identify the major components and topography of the genitourinary and reproductive systems Correlate the anatomy of the genitourinary and reproductive systems with their function. Describe the development of the genitourinary and reproductive systems.

Course contents

The focus of the course is to provide basic information about the structures and functions of the renal and urinary system. The anatomical structures of the renal and urinary systems work together to filter, secrete, excrete, and re-absorb key elements in the blood. Understanding the fundamental structures and functions of the renal and urinary systems assist you to provide care effectively effectively for patients with alterations in renal and urinary systems. After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Identify the functions of various anatomical structures within the renal and urinary systems.

2. Discuss the functions of the renal and urinary systems.

3. Discuss the physiology of how the renal and urinary systems work.

URINARY SYSTEM anatomy:

Kidneys, Renal loggia, internal and external configuration, blood supply, innervation, functional anatomy of the nephron.

Vessels and nerves of the genito-urinary tract. Ureter, bladder , urethra. Organogenesis of the urinary tract.

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Adrenal glands

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Male gonads. Spermatic tract and glands. External genital organs. Organogenesis the male genital system.

FEMALE GENITAL
Female gonads. Genital tract: uterine tubes, uterus, vagina. External genital organs. Mammary gland. Organogenesis the female genital system.

Readings/Bibliography

Netter F., Atlas of Human Anatomy, Elsevier

Gray's Anatomy, Elsevier

Teaching methods

Students will be divided into small groups to observe and recognize the microscopic and macroscopic features of the organs.

Attendance to learning activities is mandatory; the minimum attendance requirement to be admitted to the final exam is 60% of lessons. For Integrated Courses (IC), the 60% attendance requirement refers to the total amount of I.C. lessons. Students who fail to meet the minimum attendance requirement will not be admitted to the final exam of the course, and will have to attend relevant classes again during the next academic year.

Professors may authorize excused absences upon receipt of proper justifying documentation, in case of illness or serious reasons. Excused absences do not count against a student’s attendance record to determine their minimum attendance requirement.

Assessment methods

The final test will be divided in two modules: Physiology module and Anatomy module.

The final examination consists of an oral test in which the student will discuss mainly three different topics of the program. As part of the interview, questions will also be asked to evaluate the depth of the knowledge on the three topics and on other topics of the program, the critical thinking ability that links together different aspects of knowledge and the achievement of a comprehensive understanding of the topics addressed in class.

The exam will be considered passed if the student has demonstrated sufficient knowledge in each topic.

The student’s ability to move across the various topics of the Anatomy program will be also evaluated. The student’s achievement of a comprehensive view of the topics addressed in class, together with their critical thought, the ability to make associations, the demonstration of rich and intelligible expression and use of specialist’s language will be evaluated with scores of excellence.

Graduation of the final grade

Insufficient: lack of preparation. Serious and repeated conceptual errors.

18-19: knowledge of the basic concepts without serious gaps. Exposition of concepts and language as a whole acceptable.

20-24: knowledge of the basic concepts without gaps. Ability to analyze and link in partial autonomy. Exposure of discrete concepts and language.

25-29: preparation of good or very good level or even excellent preparation but with inaccuracies in the presentation that compromise the achievement of full marks. Ability to analyze and link independently. Exposure of concepts in the right succession and mastery of the language.

30-30L: full preparation, consolidated and without inaccuracies on the topics covered in the course. Ability to promptly frame the topic. Ability to analyze and connect independently. Concepts in the right succession and full command of the specific language

The overall exam evaluation will be the weighted mean with the other modules of the integrated course.

Teaching tools

Microscopic slides and dissecting room, this latter with the help of expert medical students as tutors.

Teaching material can be downloaded through IOL-Insegnamenti Online

Office hours

See the website of Giulia Ramazzotti