Learning objectives
<br />The course propose to furnish the knowledge of the human body organization in its morphologic components.
Course unit content
<br />Cardiovascular system:blood vessels structure;thoracic cavity;mediastinum;general cardiac organization;cardiac size,shape and external features;cardiac chambers and internal features;architecture of the myocardium;pulmonary trunk;aorta system;superior and inferior vena cava systems.Lymphoid cells and tissue. <br />Respiratory system:structural and microstructural features of the upper and lower respiratory tract. <br />(Larynx,Trachea and Bronchi,Lungs,Pleurae). <br />Alimentary system:general features of oral cavity, pharynx,oesophagus,stomach,small intestine,large intestine;abdominal regions;peritoneum;microstructure of gut wall;structure and microstructure of salivary glands,liver and pancreas. <br />Urinary systems:general features of kidney,ureteres,urinary bladder;renal microstructure. <br />Reproductive system:reproductive organs of the male:general features of testis and epididymes;microstructure of the testis;reproductive organs of the females:general features <br />of ovaries,uterine tubes and uterus;microstructures of ovary and uterus. <br />Nervous system:cytology of the nervous system.Regional organization of the cerebral nervous system:Spinal medulla or cord,Medulla oblongata,Pons,Cerebellum,Mesencephalon,Diencephalon, Telencephalon(paleo,archi,neocortex,basal nuclei),Cranial nerves,Cervical,Brachial,Lumbar,Sacral Plexus,General organization of autonomic nervous system.<br />
Bibliography
<br />F.H. Martini, Human Anatomy EdiSES (http://www.edises.it)