Program Overview

ANATOMY OF THE MUSCOLOSKELETAL SYSTEM

Overview

The teaching of Anatomy of the Locomotor system is held in the first semester of the first year of the course, indicatively starting from the first fortnight of November.

Aims and Content

Aims and Learning Outcomes

The teaching of Anatomy of the Locomotor system aims to provide the student with adequate knowledge about the organization of the locomotor system. The objective of the course is the knowledge of the structure of the different parts of the human locomotor system and the understanding of how they are interconnected for the performance of their normal function.

Teaching Methods

The teaching activity will consist of 10 hours of lectures, during which, with the use of visual aids, will be illustrated and discussed with the students all the topics that require knowledge at the time of the final examination.

Syllabus/Content

• Classification of bones: long, short and flat bones
• Nomenclature: epiphysis, diaphysis, metaphysis, process/apophysis, tubercle, tuberosity, spine, crest, scale, furrow, hole, ditch
• Classification of joints
• Synarthrosis: Sutures, gonphoses, synchondrosis, synphysis, synostosis
• Skeleton and joints of the spine
• Skull in general, external configuration of the skull, internal configuration of the skull (vault and base of the skull)
• Cavities common to the neurocranium and splancnocranium: Orbital cavities, nasal cavities, infratemporal fossa, pterygosphere fossa
• Skeleton and joints of the head
• Skeleton and joints of the spine
• Skeleton and joints of the upper limb
• Skeleton and joints of the lower limb
• Origin, insertion, innervation and action of the following muscle groups:
  • Muscles of the head: muscles of the cranial vault, muscles of the face, chewing muscles
  • Trunk muscles: back muscles, neck muscles, neck fascia chest muscles and chest fascia
  • Abdominal muscles, fascia and fibrous devices of the abdomen, inguinal route
  • Upper limb muscles: shoulder, arm, forearm and hand muscles, upper limb fascia
  • Lower limb muscles: hip, thigh, leg muscles, foot muscles
  • Fascia of the lower limb

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

• BARBATELLI e autori vari- Anatomia umana, Fondamenti con istituzioni di istologia, EdiErmes

Teachers and Exam Board

• Teacher: DANIELE SAVERINO
• Exam Board:
  • President: DAVIDE BAGNARA
  • President: FRANCO FAIS
  • President: DANIELE SAVERINO
  • Members:
    • CHIARA ARBASETTI
    • CATERINA AVANZINO
    • SILVIA BRUNO
    • ROBERTA CASTRICONI
    • KATIA CORTESE
    • MARIELLA DELLA CHIESA
    • ALESSANDRA DONDERO
    • YURI MUSIZZANO
    • ELISA PELOSIN
    • SILVIA PESCE
    • MARTINA PUTZOLU
    • SIMONA SIVORI
    • GIANLUCA STENNARDO
    • TIZIANO TAMBURINI
    • President and Coordinator of Integrated Course: EMANUELA MARCENARO

Lessons

Lessons Start

The lessons will start in the first semester in accordance with the didactic calendar.

Class Schedule

The timetable for this course is available.

Exams

Exam Description

Oral examination.

Assessment Methods

During the exam, the communicative skills of the student will be evaluated, through which he will have to demonstrate knowledge of the different structures of the locomotor system treated in class and understanding of the anatomical-functional relationships. The student must report a grade of not less than 18/30 to pass the exam.

For this module, students must demonstrate:

• Knowing the basics of the anatomy of the locomotor system
• Describe bones, muscles and joints
• Recognizing the role of the organs of the locomotor system
• Apply the knowledge acquired to the anatomical/functional role of the physiotherapist

Further Information

In case of certification of specific learning disability, disability or other special educational needs, please contact the Department contact person and the lecturer at the beginning of the lectures to agree on teaching and exam methods.

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