09214 - Neuroanatomy

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is knowing the anatomical micro- and macro-organization of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System, as movement’s planner and manager.

Course contents

Nervous tissue: the neuron, the synapse, the neuroglia.

• Central Nervous System (CNS):
• Brain (cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem)
• Meninges, cerebrospinal fluid and blood-brain barrier.
• Spinal cord
• Sensory pathways
• Motor pathways
• Afferent pathways
• Efferent pathways

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS):

• Spinal nerves
• Cranial nerves
• Nerve plexuses
• Autonomic nervous system (ANS)

Receptors for general and specific sensitivity

• Vestibular complex
• The cochlea
• The eye.

Readings/Bibliography

"ANATOMIA UMANA" Martini, Timmons, Tallitsch. Edises

 

"NEUROANATOMIA" Cinti S., Giordano A. edi-ermes

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons with slides.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Assessment methods

Examination by about 30 closed-ended questions.

It is necessary passing the examination to approach the following optional oral exam.

To be admitted to the exam, it is necessary booking in special electronic list on line, in respect of the deadline.

If you can’t booking, please contact the didactics secretary promptly and before the deadline: the professor will agree or not with the booking, evaluating the specific case. The final vote formal registration will occur on the estabilished date on Almaesami system.

Teaching tools

Beamer

Office hours

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