HUMAN ANATOMY (ATT)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The acquisition of the essential scientific knowledge for a systematic description of the skull conformation throughout the lifetime and the structure of the temporo-mandibular joint. Peculiar stress is laid on the correlations shape-structure-function as specific, useful tools for the clinical practice
Course contents summary
The locomotor apparatus: Joints classification. Skull: inner and outer surface, features of each bone. Temporomandibular joint: gross, microscopic and functional anatomy. Masticatory muscles and mandible movements. Facial muscles. Cranial development. Main cranial points, lines and planes employed in anthropometry. General features of the vertebral column, the ribcage and the pelvic girdle.
Recommended readings
ANASTASI et al. “Trattato di Anatomia umana” Ediz. Edi Ermes
FONZI L. “Anatomia funzionale e clinica dello splancnocranio” Ediz. Edi Ermes
TILLMAN B. “Atlante di anatomia odontoiatrica e medicina” RC Ediz. Scientifiche
GILROY AM et al “ Atlante di Anatomia” Prometheus Università” UTET
NETTER F. Atlante di Anatomia umana Masson
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
oral examination
