C.I. SCIENZE MORFOFUNZIONALI

Learning Objectives

• Human Anatomy

  The course is aimed at studying the main notions on the structure and anatomical nomenclature of the organs and systems of the human body. At the end of the course students will have to demonstrate that they have acquired the basic knowledge combined with an adequate exposition of the concept, demonstrating mastery of the subject and acquisition of the discipline.

• HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

  The course aims to provide students with basic knowledge of human Physiology such as the functioning of the various organs and apparatus of the human body. At the end of the course, students will have to prove both to know the basic principles that regulate normal and integrate functions among different human organs, as to have a good proficiency of general and more specific scientific terms.

Course Structure

• Human Anatomy

  Frontal lessons

• HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

  Frontal teaching

Detailed Course Content

• Human Anatomy

  General morphology of the human body

  Study criteria of Systematic and Topographic Anatomy.

  Anatomic-clinical terminology.

  Characteristics and organs constituting the systems and systems of the human body.

  Musculoskeletal system: general information on bones, general information on joints, general muscles, upper limb, lower limb, trunk,

  Cardiovascular system: General features of the blood and lymphatic circulatory system. General blood vessels. Heart: location, size and shape; external configuration, cavities and valves. Vascularization and innervation of the heart. Great circulation. Small circulation

  Lymphatic system: Axillary region. Inguino - abdominal region. Inguino-femoral region.

  Integumentary system: Skin and cutaneous appendages

  Digestive system: oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine,

  Respiratory system: Nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli and lungs

  Urinary system: kidney structure, urinary tract, bladder

  Nervous system

  Endocrine system

  Reproductive system

  Nervous system

• HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

  Cell membranes Mechanisms of transport and ion channels

  Nervous system General organizzation of the central, peripheral and vegetative nervous system. Properties of excitable membranes: potential of membrane and potential of action. Classification of nerve fibres.

  Muscles Organization of skeletal muscles. Excitation-Contraction Coupling, single muscle twitch and tetanus. Muscle metabolism. Motor unit. Smooth muscle: generalities,

  Synaptic transmission Neuromuscular and central synapses. Neurotransmtters.

  Sensorial receptors. Proprioceptive and exteroceptive sensibility.

  Spinal cord: mono- and polisynaptic reflex activity. Shock spinale

  Function of brain stem, cerebellum, basal ganglia and cerebral cortex

  Cardiovascular System Properties of cardiac muscle. Aspecific and specific myocardium. Mechanic and electrical cardiac cycles. Coronary circulation. Vascular system: caracteristics of blood and blood vessels. Physical factors affecting blood flow. Laminar and urbulent blood flow. Laplace's law applied to vessels. Capillary changes. Functions of veins. Control of heart rate and blood pressure.

  Respiratory system Upper and lower airways. Mechanism of Breathing. Alveolar ventilation. Surfactant. Spirometry. Basic mechanism of gas exchanges among lungs, blood and tissues. Carriage of the respiratory gas in the blood.

  Urinary system Kidney homeostatic functions; kidney mechanisms: glomerular filtration; tubular absorption and secretion. Renal regulation of water, electrolyte and pH balance.

  Digestive system: Basic principles on motor,secretory and absorbent activities

Textbook Information

• Human Anatomy

  Fondamenti di Anatomia Umana, Edi Ermes

• HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

  1) “FISIOLOGIA DELL’UOMO” a cura di F. Conti Casa Editrice Edi- Ermes

  2) GANONG “FISIOLOGIA MEDICA” Casa Editrice Piccin

  3) L.S. COSTANZO "FISIOLOGIA" Casa Editrice Edra

   

  The student can choose any updated book on Human Physiology as long as in the examination he proves to have the knowledge required to pass the test