Human Morphology
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
- Knowledge of the structural organization of the human body at macroscopic and microscopic levels;
- Knowledge of the main phases of embryological development of body structures;
- Knowledge of the essential morphological characteristics of tissues, cells and subcellular structures of the human body, with particular reference to the microscopic structure and to the main metabolic processes of the tissues of locomotor and nervous systems;
- Knowledge of the essential morphological characteristics of systems and organs of the human body;
- Knowledge the main morpho-functional correlates of systems and organs.
- Knowledge of the main phases of embryological development of body structures;
- Knowledge of the essential morphological characteristics of tissues, cells and subcellular structures of the human body, with particular reference to the microscopic structure and to the main metabolic processes of the tissues of locomotor and nervous systems;
- Knowledge of the essential morphological characteristics of systems and organs of the human body;
- Knowledge the main morpho-functional correlates of systems and organs.
Expected learning outcomes
- The student will define the general organization of the human body in healthy conditions
- The student will describe the fundamental characteristics of the human body in relation to spatial reference planes
- The student will recognize the morphological characteristics of systems, organs and tissues of the human organism
- The student will explain the main morpho-functional correlates of systems, organs and tissues of the human body in healthy conditions.
- The student will describe the fundamental characteristics of the human body in relation to spatial reference planes
- The student will recognize the morphological characteristics of systems, organs and tissues of the human organism
- The student will explain the main morpho-functional correlates of systems, organs and tissues of the human body in healthy conditions.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific prerequisites other than those required for admission to the degree course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The written test includes closed and/or open-ended questions. The evaluation is out of thirty and concurs together with that of the Histology test to assign the final grade of the integrated course.
Human anatomy
Course syllabus
Definition of cell, tissue, organ, system, apparatus.
Definition and classification of organs.
Definition and composition of apparatuses.
Anatomical terminology.
General principles of body organization.
Definition and classification of anatomical spaces.
Tegumentary system: Description and composition. Differential characteristics according to different bodily districts. Skin and appendages.
Musculoskeletal system: structure and function of the skeleton. Definition and classification of joints. Morphology, structure and movements of muscles; tendons. Head, neck, chest and abdominal walls and spaces.
Circulatory system: general organization and function. External and internal morphology of the heart. Morphological and functional analysis of atrio-ventricular and semilunar valves. Localization and function of the cardiac conduction system. Blood vessels: morphology and function of arteries, veins, capillaries. Function of anastomoses and collateral circles. Definition of pulmonary and district circulation. Description of the superficial venous circulation. Lymphatic system (lymph, organs, lymphatic vessels).
Respiratory system: Description of organs and analysis of respiratory mechanisms and links between muscles, chest, costal joints; pleural spaces; anatomical bases of phonation.
Digestive system: Description of organs; structure of the oral cavity, morphology of teeth, development of dentition; architecture and structure of the digestive organs, and analysis of anatomical bases of digestion; analysis of voluntary and involuntary mechanisms of emptying of digestive organs. Liver, with special analysis of morphology and function of liver lobule. Portal vein and its collateral circulations. Extrahepatic biliary ducts.
Urinary system: Description of organs; kidney and nephron; description of calices, renal pelvis, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra.
Endocrine system: Description and classification of endocrine glands; analysis of mechanisms of secretion.
Male and female reproductive system: Description of male and female reproductive organs.
Definition and classification of organs.
Definition and composition of apparatuses.
Anatomical terminology.
General principles of body organization.
Definition and classification of anatomical spaces.
Tegumentary system: Description and composition. Differential characteristics according to different bodily districts. Skin and appendages.
Musculoskeletal system: structure and function of the skeleton. Definition and classification of joints. Morphology, structure and movements of muscles; tendons. Head, neck, chest and abdominal walls and spaces.
Circulatory system: general organization and function. External and internal morphology of the heart. Morphological and functional analysis of atrio-ventricular and semilunar valves. Localization and function of the cardiac conduction system. Blood vessels: morphology and function of arteries, veins, capillaries. Function of anastomoses and collateral circles. Definition of pulmonary and district circulation. Description of the superficial venous circulation. Lymphatic system (lymph, organs, lymphatic vessels).
Respiratory system: Description of organs and analysis of respiratory mechanisms and links between muscles, chest, costal joints; pleural spaces; anatomical bases of phonation.
Digestive system: Description of organs; structure of the oral cavity, morphology of teeth, development of dentition; architecture and structure of the digestive organs, and analysis of anatomical bases of digestion; analysis of voluntary and involuntary mechanisms of emptying of digestive organs. Liver, with special analysis of morphology and function of liver lobule. Portal vein and its collateral circulations. Extrahepatic biliary ducts.
Urinary system: Description of organs; kidney and nephron; description of calices, renal pelvis, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra.
Endocrine system: Description and classification of endocrine glands; analysis of mechanisms of secretion.
Male and female reproductive system: Description of male and female reproductive organs.
Teaching methods
Lessons and practical exercitations with 3D models of the human body. Slides / videos, texts are also available on the Ariel platform.
Teaching Resources
Testi
Barbatelli G. et al. Anatomia Umana Fondamenti. edi-ermes - Milano
Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana VII Edizione. EdiSES - Napoli
Schünke M. Topografia e funzione dell'apparato locomotore. EdiSES - Napoli
Atlanti
Anastasi G. et al. Anatomia Umana. Atlante. Vol. 1. Edi Ermes - Milano
Schünke M. et al. Prometheus Testo Atlante di Anatomia. Anatomia Generale e Apparato Locomotore. II Edizione. Edises - Napoli
Farina A. Atlante di Anatomia Umana descrittiva. Piccin - Padova
Gilroy A.M. Anatomia in tasca. EdiSES - Napoli
Lumley J.S.P. Anatomia di superficie, le basi anatomiche dell'esame clinico. CEA - Milano
Netter F.H. Atlante di Anatomia Umana - Selezione tavole per Scienze Motorie e Fisioterapia. V Edizione. Edra - Milano
Platzer W. Anatomia Umana Atlante tascabile. Vol 1 Apparato Locomotore. V Edizione. CEA - Milano
Barbatelli G. et al. Anatomia Umana Fondamenti. edi-ermes - Milano
Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana VII Edizione. EdiSES - Napoli
Schünke M. Topografia e funzione dell'apparato locomotore. EdiSES - Napoli
Atlanti
Anastasi G. et al. Anatomia Umana. Atlante. Vol. 1. Edi Ermes - Milano
Schünke M. et al. Prometheus Testo Atlante di Anatomia. Anatomia Generale e Apparato Locomotore. II Edizione. Edises - Napoli
Farina A. Atlante di Anatomia Umana descrittiva. Piccin - Padova
Gilroy A.M. Anatomia in tasca. EdiSES - Napoli
Lumley J.S.P. Anatomia di superficie, le basi anatomiche dell'esame clinico. CEA - Milano
Netter F.H. Atlante di Anatomia Umana - Selezione tavole per Scienze Motorie e Fisioterapia. V Edizione. Edra - Milano
Platzer W. Anatomia Umana Atlante tascabile. Vol 1 Apparato Locomotore. V Edizione. CEA - Milano
Histology
Course syllabus
Definition of body building hierarchies: cell, tissue, organ, system, apparatus
Tissues: classification and morpho-functional considerations.
Epithelial tissues: lining and glandular.
Connective tissues: properly so called; cartilaginous; bone; with trophic functions (lymph, blood)
Muscle tissues: smooth, skeletal striatum and myocardium
Tissues: classification and morpho-functional considerations.
Epithelial tissues: lining and glandular.
Connective tissues: properly so called; cartilaginous; bone; with trophic functions (lymph, blood)
Muscle tissues: smooth, skeletal striatum and myocardium
Teaching methods
Lessons and practical exercitations with 3D models of the human body. Slides / videos, texts are also available on the Ariel platform.
Teaching Resources
Barbatelli G. et al. Anatomia Umana Fondamenti. edi-ermes - Milano
Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana VII Edizione. EdiSES - Napoli
Martini F.H. et al. Anatomia Umana VII Edizione. EdiSES - Napoli
Histology
BIO/17 - HISTOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Gibelli Daniele Maria
Human anatomy
BIO/16 - HUMAN ANATOMY - University credits: 3
Practicals: 15 hours
Lessons: 20 hours
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Gibelli Daniele Maria
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment via e-mail
Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, V. Mangiagalli, 31 - Milan