37199 - Laboratory of Anatomy (Part 1) (A-K B)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the macro- and microscopic lab activities, through the use of human bones and plastic models the student is able to describe the human body and its tridimensional, topographic and functional relations. Furthermore the student is able recognize and describe the microscopic structure of the the major organs of the respiratory and lymphatic system.

 

Course contents

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM

Skull:

• the neurocranium and splanchnocranium bones;
• anterior, middle, posterior, temporal, infratemporal, and pterygopalatine cranial fossae;
• the temporomandibular joint;
• muscles of mastication
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THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

• Microscopic anatomy of lymphoid organs: thymus, spleen, lymph nodes and tonsils

 

THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

• Microscopic anatomy of airways and lungs

Readings/Bibliography

Atlante di Anatomia, Prometheus , EdiSes

Netter F., Atlante di Anatomia Umana, Edra

Rohen-Yokochi, Atlante fotografico di Anatomia descrittiva e topografica, Piccin

Young B. et al., Wheater Istologia ed Anatomia microscopica, Edra Masson

Cocco L. e Manzoli L. Guida alla lettura dell'Atlante di Anatomia Umana di F. Netter, Edra

Teaching methods

The teachers will be always present during laboratories, guiding students in learning anatomy and helping them using proper instruments and anatomical models.

The teacher, after the explanation of the microscopic structure of organs, will guide the students in the observation and recognition of the microscopic preparations under the light microscope.

Assessment methods

The Laboratory does not have its own grade. The final verification consists of an oral exam in which the student must demonstrate the acquired knowledge of the systematic and topographical anatomy of the various organs.

It is also provided the recognition and description of a microscopic slide through a light microscope.

Teaching tools

Macroscopic Anatomy. The students have access to real human bones and plastic replicas of human bones and muscles.

Microscopic Anatomy. The students have access to microscopic slides and light microscopes.

Office hours

See the website of Marilisa Quaranta