Human Anatomy and Physiology

A.Y. 2023/2024
10
Max ECTS
150
Overall hours
SSD
BIO/09 BIO/16 MED/04 MED/40
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The student must know embryology, and histology, anatomy, physiology and general pathology.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
The student must:
· to learn about embryology, histology, anatomy, physiology and general pathology
· learn to make obstetric diagnosis
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
· ability to use midwifery tools
· ability to assist according to best practices;
· acquire theoretical and practical tools to gain experience in internships
· ability to gain professional experience in training.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Sezione: Mantova

Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required
Assessment methods and Criteria
Examination procedure
Written tests
Oral exam
Type
Closed and open multiple-choice tests
Conversation with the teacher
Evaluation parameters
Ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of exposure, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation
In thirty (the vote is decided by the Commission composed of the professors present at the Integrated Course exam)
How to communicate the results of the examination
The vote is verbally reported to the student. Subsequently the vote is verbalized on the web with modality that allows the student to accept or reject it
Physiology
Course syllabus
Functional organization of the human body
Homeostasis and homeostatic control mechanisms
Positive and negative feedback control systems
Volume and composition of body fluids
Cell physiology
Neurons
Functional organization of the nervous system
"Input" of the Central Nervous System: from the receptor to the sensory cortex
"Output" of the nervous system: motor skills
The language
The Specific Senses
Physiology of muscle tissues
Cardiac physiology
Main waves of ECG and their relationship against myocardial contraction
Physiology of the vascular circuit
Modifications and peculiarities of the cardiovascular system during pregnancy
Physiology of the integumentary system
Physiology of the respiratory system
Physiology of the renal apparatus
Physiology of the gastrointestinal system
Renal compensation mechanisms
Respiratory compensation mechanisms
Major alterations of the acid-base balance during pregnancy
Physiology of the endocrine system
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson
Teaching Resources
Thibodeau e Patton ANATOMIA E FISIOLOGIA UMANA CASA EDITRICE AMBROSIANA
Human anatomy
Course syllabus
Introduction to human anatomy
Topographic anatomy
Gross anatomy
Histology and cytology
Functional anatomy: the functional units of the organ
Cardiovascular system
Hematopoietic system
Lymphatic system
Digestive system
Respiratory system
Excretory system
Locomotor system
Nervous system
Sensory organs
Endocrine system
Integumental system
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson
Teaching Resources
Thibodeau e Patton ANATOMIA E FISIOLOGIA UMANA CASA EDITRICE AMBROSIANA
Experimental medicine and pathophysiology
Course syllabus
The Cell and the concept of homeostasis
The causes of cellular damage
Acute and chronic inflammation
Effects of inflammation on the body
Repair and healing
Organ failure
Neoplastic deseases
Physiopathology of thermoregulation
Pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal system
Nephrourinary apparatus pathophysiology
Pathophysiology of the neuroendocrine system
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson and cases reports
Teaching Resources
W.G. Spector PATOLOGIA GENERALE EDI ERMES MILANO
Anatomy of the genital organs and embryology
Course syllabus
The female pelvis, the obstetric pelvis and the male pelvis
bone structure
Joints
Support ligaments
Ligaments of fixation
Pelvic muscles
Lining anatomy
Pelvic diaphragm
Urogenital diaphragm
Tendon fibrous center
Pelvic support ligaments
Suspension ligaments of the pelvis

Female specific anatomy
Ovary and Salpinge
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Uterus
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Vagina and external genitalia
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
The lymph nodes
Pelvic stations
Lumboaortic stations
Femoral stations
Breast
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Functional anatomy
Pituitary and Hypothalamus
Functional anatomy
Male reproductive system and testicles
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervations

Male specific anatomy
The male reproductive system
Penis
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Scrotum
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Testicles
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Epididymis
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Ductus deferens
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Prostate and seminal vesicles
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation

Gametogenesis
Oogenesis
Spermatogenesis
The Conception
Permitting conditions
favorable conditions
From Conception to Implantation
The conditions of survival of the embryo
The journey
The plant
Differentiation and cloning
Placenta and decidua
The second week of embryonic development
Embryo structures
Extraembryonic structures
The third week of embryonic development
Trilaminar stage
amniotic fluid
Susceptibility of the embryo to external events
Principles of teratology
Embryological derivation of organs
General principles of sexual differentiation
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson
Training on mannequins
Teaching Resources
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA I Libro PICCIN
Costantini W., Calistri D., Ferrazzi E., Mauri P.A., Parazzini F. - TRATTANDO DI SCIENZA ED ARTE DELLA PROFESSIONALITÀ OSTETRICA - PICCIN 2021
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. (2020) IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Pescetto et al. MANUALE DI CLINICA OSTETRICA E GINECOLOGIA SOC EDITRICE UNIVERSO ROMA
Anatomy of the genital organs and embryology
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Experimental medicine and pathophysiology
MED/04 - EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Boccia Luigi
Human anatomy
BIO/16 - HUMAN ANATOMY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 45 hours
Physiology
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 45 hours

Sezione: Milano

Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required
Assessment methods and Criteria
Examination procedure
Written tests
Oral exam
Type
Closed and open multiple-choice tests
Conversation with the teacher
Evaluation parameters
Ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of exposure, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity
Type of evaluation
In thirty (the vote is decided by the Commission composed of the professors present at the Integrated Course exam)
How to communicate the results of the examination
The vote is verbally reported to the student. Subsequently the vote is verbalized on the web with modality that allows the student to accept or reject it
Physiology
Course syllabus
Functional organization of the human body
Homeostasis and homeostatic control mechanisms
Positive and negative feedback control systems
Volume and composition of body fluids
Cell physiology
Neurons
Functional organization of the nervous system
"Input" of the Central Nervous System: from the receptor to the sensory cortex
"Output" of the nervous system: motor skills
The language
The Specific Senses
Physiology of muscle tissues
Cardiac physiology
Main waves of ECG and their relationship against myocardial contraction
Physiology of the vascular circuit
Modifications and peculiarities of the cardiovascular system during pregnancy
Physiology of the integumentary system
Physiology of the respiratory system
Physiology of the renal apparatus
Physiology of the gastrointestinal system
Renal compensation mechanisms
Respiratory compensation mechanisms
Major alterations of the acid-base balance during pregnancy
Physiology of the endocrine system
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson
Teaching Resources
Thibodeau e Patton ANATOMIA E FISIOLOGIA UMANA CASA EDITRICE AMBROSIANA
Human anatomy
Course syllabus
Introduction to human anatomy
Topographic anatomy
Gross anatomy
Histology and cytology
Functional anatomy: the functional units of the organ
Cardiovascular system
Hematopoietic system
Lymphatic system
Digestive system
Respiratory system
Excretory system
Locomotor system
Nervous system
Sensory organs
Endocrine system
Integumental system
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson
Teaching Resources
Thibodeau e Patton ANATOMIA E FISIOLOGIA UMANA CASA EDITRICE AMBROSIANA
Experimental medicine and pathophysiology
Course syllabus
The Cell and the concept of homeostasis
The causes of cellular damage
Acute and chronic inflammation
Effects of inflammation on the body
Repair and healing
Organ failure
Neoplastic deseases
Physiopathology of thermoregulation
Pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal system
Nephrourinary apparatus pathophysiology
Pathophysiology of the neuroendocrine system
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson and cases reports
Teaching Resources
W.G. Spector PATOLOGIA GENERALE EDI ERMES MILANO
Anatomy of the genital organs and embryology
Course syllabus
The female pelvis, the obstetric pelvis and the male pelvis
bone structure
Joints
Support ligaments
Ligaments of fixation
Pelvic muscles
Lining anatomy
Pelvic diaphragm
Urogenital diaphragm
Tendon fibrous center
Pelvic support ligaments
Suspension ligaments of the pelvis

Female specific anatomy
Ovary and Salpinge
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Uterus
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Vagina and external genitalia
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
The lymph nodes
Pelvic stations
Lumboaortic stations
Femoral stations
Breast
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Functional anatomy
Pituitary and Hypothalamus
Functional anatomy
Male reproductive system and testicles
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervations

Male specific anatomy
The male reproductive system
Penis
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Scrotum
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Testicles
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Epididymis
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Ductus deferens
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation
Prostate and seminal vesicles
Topographic anatomy.
The tissue components (Histology)
The venous and arterial vascularization
The lymphatic pathways
The innervation

Gametogenesis
Oogenesis
Spermatogenesis
The Conception
Permitting conditions
favorable conditions
From Conception to Implantation
The conditions of survival of the embryo
The journey
The plant
Differentiation and cloning
Placenta and decidua
The second week of embryonic development
Embryo structures
Extraembryonic structures
The third week of embryonic development
Trilaminar stage
amniotic fluid
Susceptibility of the embryo to external events
Principles of teratology
Embryological derivation of organs
General principles of sexual differentiation
Teaching methods
Frontal Lesson
Training on mannequins
Teaching Resources
Costantini W., Calistri D. OSTETRICA I Libro PICCIN
Costantini W., Calistri D., Ferrazzi E., Mauri P.A., Parazzini F. - TRATTANDO DI SCIENZA ED ARTE DELLA PROFESSIONALITÀ OSTETRICA - PICCIN 2021
Parazzini F., Mauri P.A. (2020) IL MANUALE DEI CONCORSI PER OSTETRICA. EDISES
Pescetto et al. MANUALE DI CLINICA OSTETRICA E GINECOLOGIA SOC EDITRICE UNIVERSO ROMA
Anatomy of the genital organs and embryology
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Experimental medicine and pathophysiology
MED/04 - EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Sfondrini Lucia
Human anatomy
BIO/16 - HUMAN ANATOMY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 45 hours
Professors: Dellavia Claudia Paola Bruna, Toma Marilisa
Physiology
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 45 hours