Human Anatomy
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to offer the theoretical basis for understanding the anatomy of systems and organs
and their relationships in humans. Multiple approaches will be employed from macroscopic and
microscopic anatomy analyses to imaging. In order to get an insight into the up-to-date research in
biomedicine, clinical notes and selected focus on recent scientific papers will be discussed with the
students
and their relationships in humans. Multiple approaches will be employed from macroscopic and
microscopic anatomy analyses to imaging. In order to get an insight into the up-to-date research in
biomedicine, clinical notes and selected focus on recent scientific papers will be discussed with the
students
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will acquire fundamental knowledge of the human body and
will be able to describe the macroscopic and microscopic structures of each apparatus, system and
organ. He or she will also know how to place this knowledge in the broader context of biomedical
research and use the anatomical characteristics of systems to address the study of the physiology
and the pathology of human diseases
will be able to describe the macroscopic and microscopic structures of each apparatus, system and
organ. He or she will also know how to place this knowledge in the broader context of biomedical
research and use the anatomical characteristics of systems to address the study of the physiology
and the pathology of human diseases
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
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
General anatomy. Terminology and anatomical coordinates. Classification of organs and their structural schemes. Corporeal spaces and cavities. Methods for anatomical investigation.
Internal coordination and control. Introduction to the nervous system and development. Gross anatomy of the central nervous system. Blood supply and blood-brain barrier. Liquor and meninges. Principles of organization of the peripheral nervous system. General and special senses: eye, ear, organ of taste, olfactory mucosa. The endocrine system.
Clinical notes and insights.
Support and movement. The integumentary system. Introduction to the skeleton. The axial and the appendicular skeleton. The muscle system: an overview.
Clinical notes and insights.
Regulation, defence and reproduction. General structure of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. Morphology and function of arteries, veins and capillaries. Bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, tonsils and mucose-associated lymphatic tissues. The respiratory system. Liver. Kidney. The reproductive system, human development and aging.
Clinical notes and insights.
Internal coordination and control. Introduction to the nervous system and development. Gross anatomy of the central nervous system. Blood supply and blood-brain barrier. Liquor and meninges. Principles of organization of the peripheral nervous system. General and special senses: eye, ear, organ of taste, olfactory mucosa. The endocrine system.
Clinical notes and insights.
Support and movement. The integumentary system. Introduction to the skeleton. The axial and the appendicular skeleton. The muscle system: an overview.
Clinical notes and insights.
Regulation, defence and reproduction. General structure of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. Morphology and function of arteries, veins and capillaries. Bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, tonsils and mucose-associated lymphatic tissues. The respiratory system. Liver. Kidney. The reproductive system, human development and aging.
Clinical notes and insights.
Prerequisites for admission
Good Knowledge of Cytology and Histology.
Teaching methods
Traditional lectures supported by interactive material (powerpoint presentations).
Attendance is strongly suggested.
Attendance is strongly suggested.
Teaching Resources
Martini, Timmons, Tallitsch, Anatomia umana. EdiSes, 2016.
Saladin, Anatomia e Fisiologia, Piccin 2019.
Grasso - Sistema nervoso centrale, Piccin, 2014
Slides and scientific papers in MyAriel web site (https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=5098).
Saladin, Anatomia e Fisiologia, Piccin 2019.
Grasso - Sistema nervoso centrale, Piccin, 2014
Slides and scientific papers in MyAriel web site (https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=5098).
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam consists of two oral parts. In the first part, the student will recognize and describe anatomical schemes and models (contribution of 15% to the final evaluation). The second part aims to ascertain the acquired knowledge of the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of apparatuses, systems and organs in humans (contribution of 85% to the final evaluation). For studens that regularly attend the lessons a written exam on the topics of the first part of the course will be scheduled in November/December (contribution of 50% to the final evaluation).
Type of evaluation: mark out of thirty.
Type of evaluation: mark out of thirty.
BIO/16 - HUMAN ANATOMY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Cappelletti Graziella, Rolando Chiara
Professor(s)
Reception:
inquiry via email
via G. Celoria, 26 20133 Milano, Tower A, 6th Floor