37216 - Anatomy (Part 3)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the integrated Anatomy course, students must know the morphological organization and the morpho-functional relationships of the systems and apparatuses that make up the human body under normal conditions. 

Course contents

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

• Organization and development of the central nervous system.

• Spinal cord: external and internal configuration. Roots of the spinal nerves. Organization of the gray matter and white matter.

• Brainstem: medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain. External configuration and relationships. Fourth ventricle, cerebral peduncles, tectal plate (lamina quadrigemina), cerebral aqueduct.

• Cerebellum: external and internal configuration, structure and architecture of the cerebellar cortex.

• Diencephalon: thalamus, hypothalamus, epithalamus, and subthalamus. Third ventricle.

• Telencephalon (Cerebrum): general conformation. Sulci and fissures, lobes, gyri, cortex, cerebral areas. Lateral ventricles. Subcortical nuclei (basal ganglia) and white matter organization. Main commissural pathways of the telencephalon. Limbic system.

• Spinal and cranial meninges: dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater, chorioid telae and plexuses, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

• Vascularization of the neuraxis: blood supply to the spinal cord and brain. Internal carotid artery. Vertebro-basilar system. Circle of Willis. Cerebral arteries. Dural venous sinuses.

• Autonomic nervous system: sympathetic system and related plexuses. Cranial and sacral parasympathetic system.

PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

• Spinal nerves, cranial nerves, and main nerve plexuses.

• Special sensory organs: visual system (apparatus of vision), auditory system (apparatus of hearing). 

Readings/Bibliography

Anatomia Umana, Basi anatomiche per le Neuroscienze (Edises)

Anastasi G. et al., Anatomia Umana (3vol), Edi Ermes

Atlante di Neuroscienze di Netter, Edra

Teaching methods

The course consists of a series of lectures accompanied by practical training sessions. The practical training sessions take place:

• at the educational laboratories of the Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, utilizing the Anatomage virtual dissection table.

• in the dissection room of the Anatomy Centre, located at the Anatomical Institute in Bologna, using cadavers prepared by the professors.

"In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance at this training activity requires all students to complete Modules 1 and 2 via e-learning

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and to participate in Module 3, which provides specific training on health and safety in study and internship areas. Information regarding the dates and attendance procedures for Module 3 can be found in the dedicated section of the degree programme website." 

Assessment methods

The final verification consists of an oral exam in which the student must demonstrate acquired knowledge of systematic and topographical anatomy of the various organs and neuroanatomy. It 'also provided the recognition of a microscopic slide through a microscope.

Gradation of the final grade in Anatomy

Sufficient knowledge of the topics covered in the course but reduced ability to express that sometimes emerges only with the help of the teacher: grade from 18 to 24;

Satisfactory knowledge of the topics covered in the course, good expression skills and good command of specific terminology: grade from 25 to 28;

Exhaustive knowledge of the topics covered in the course, excellent expression skills, full mastery of specific terminology and argumentation skills: grade from 29 to 30L 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.”

Teaching tools

Personal computer, video projector, overhead projector. The course consists of a series of lectures accompanied by practical training sessions utilizing the ANATOMAGE virtual dissection table, held in the Macroscopic Anatomy Room at the Forlì campus. 

Office hours

See the website of Irene Faenza

See the website of Sara Salucci