- Docente: Alberto Maria Martelli
- Credits: 2
- SSD: BIO/16
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biomedical Laboratory techniques (cod. 8484)
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from Oct 14, 2025 to Dec 18, 2025
Learning outcomes
The students will learn about the organization of the organs of the human body. This knowledge will allow them to better understand the subsequent Courses of biochemistry, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and clinical pathology.
Course contents
PROGRAM OF THE ANATOMY MODULE
Anatomicomedical terminology
Anatomical position; anatomical planes of the human body; terms of relationship and comparison; General organization of hollow and solid organs. Structure of the wall of blood capillaries.
Cardiovascular system
Anatomy of the heart and of its cavities. Structure of the heart wall. The electrical conduction system of the heart.
Respiratory system
Gross anatomy and structure of: pharynx, trachea, lungs, bronchial tree, pulmonary alveoli.
Digestive system
Gross anatomy and structure of: esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), pancreas (exocrine and endocrine), large intestine, liver, biliary tree and gallbladder.
Urinary system
Gross anatomy of the kidneys, organization of renal vasculature, structure of the nephron (renal corpuscle and renal tubule), juxtaglomerular apparatus.
Female reproductive system
Gross anatomy and structure of: ovary, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina.
Male reproductive system
Gross anatomy and structure of the testes. The prostate.
Lymphoid system
Structure of the lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes and circulation of the lymph. Thymus, spleen and tonsils.
Readings/Bibliography
Either of the two following textbooks is suitable:
G. Macchiarelli et al.: Anatomia per le professioni sanitarie, Idelson-Gnocchi-2014.
or
G. Macchiarelli et al.: Anatomia per le lauree triennali e magistrali, Idelson-Gnocchi-2019.
There will be teaching aids available on virtuale.unibo.it as pdf files that could be downloaded by using your institutional email address (@studio.unibo.it) and password.
Teaching methods
The Anatomy module will comprise 2 teaching credits (24 hours). During the classes, ppt presentations will be projected to fully illustrate all the topics of the Contents.
Assessment methods
VERY IMPORTANT: 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) [(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.
There will be an oral examination with questions (usually 2 questions) related to the topics discussed during the classes. Students will need to register for the Anatomy exam on the Almaesami platform (https://almaesami.unibo.it/almaesami/welcome.htm).
The exam will be considered passed if the student has demonstrated sufficient knowledge in each topic.
Teaching tools
Personal computer, ppt presentations, videoprojector.
Office hours
See the website of Alberto Maria Martelli
SDGs


This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.