37312 - Anatomy (Part 4)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to identify the major muscle groups of the upper and lower limbs and to describe their anatomical relationships with the associated joints and neurovascular structures.

Course contents

Vertebral Column – characteristics of the different regions of the vertebral column; intervertebral joints; organization of the back muscles, with particular emphasis on the erector spinae muscle.

Upper Limb – Shoulder complex; elbow joint. Muscles of the upper limb (rotator cuff muscles, muscles of the arm and forearm). Blood supply and innervation of the upper limb.

Lower Limb – Hip joint; knee joint; ankle joint. Muscles of the lower limb (muscles of the thigh and leg). Blood supply and innervation of the lower limb.

Readings/Bibliography

Anatomia Umana (3vol), Edi Ermes

Anatomia del Gray , 40° ed (2 volumi), Edra.,

Netter F., Atlante di Anatomia Umana, Edra

Guida alla lettura dell'Atlante di Anatomia Umana di F. Netter, Edra

Anatomia clinica, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana

Atlante fotografico di Anatomia descrittiva e topografica, Piccin

Atlante di Anatomia, Prometheus , EdiSes

Atlante di Anatomia, Kamina, Piccin

Teaching methods

The course is delivered through lectures aimed at providing students with knowledge of the gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal, system.

Lectures are supported by multimedia presentations including images from anatomical atlases, explanatory diagrams, and other visual materials designed to facilitate the understanding of the morphology of organs and their anatomical relationships.

Assessment methods

Learning assessment is carried out through a written examination consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions designed to evaluate the student's knowledge of the topics covered in the course syllabus.

Grading scale

• 10 correct answers: 30 cum laude
• 9 correct answers: 30/30
• 8 correct answers: 28/30
• 7 correct answers: 26/30
• 6 correct answers: 24/30
• 5 or fewer correct answers: fail

The final examination grade is calculated as the weighted average of the grades obtained in each module, according to the number of ECTS credits assigned to each module.

To take the examination, students are required to register through the online examination system within the established deadlines. Students who are unable to register by the specified deadline must promptly notify the Academic Administration Office of the problem (and in any case before the official closing of the registration lists). The lecturer reserves the right to admit such students to the examination.

Students with specific learning disorders (SLD) and temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the dedicated University service (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti) as early as possible in order to agree on appropriate accommodations. Requests must be submitted to the lecturer at least 15 days before the examination date. The suitability of the requested accommodations will be evaluated in accordance with the learning objectives of the course.

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools during assessment activities is prohibited. Any unauthorized use of AI constitutes a violation of academic integrity.

Teaching tools

Lectures are supported by PowerPoint presentations including anatomical images and diagrams derived from human anatomy atlases, which are used to facilitate the understanding of the morphological organization of the systems covered in the course.

To enhance the three-dimensional visualization of anatomical structures and their topographical relationships, online 3D anatomy applications may be used during the course. Specific topics may also be further explored through videos and audiovisual resources available online and selected by the lecturer to support students' understanding of anatomical concepts.

All teaching materials used during lectures, including the PowerPoint presentations shown in class, are made available to students through Virtuale, the University of Bologna's e-learning platform.

Office hours

See the website of Gabriella Teti