Human anatomy M - Z
Academic Year 2026/2027 - Teacher: BENEDETTA GIUSEPPA MAGRÌCourse Structure
Lectures and theoretical-practical exercises on anatomical models.
Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.
Detailed Course Content
General Principles of the human body arrangement and Anatomical Terminology. Concept of organ, apparatus and system. Survey methods: macroscopic, microscopic and ultramicroscopic examination.
Integumentary system: cutaneous membrane, hair
follicles, nails and sweat glands.
Locomotor apparatus: skeleton and the structural organization of the bones;
Overview on bones, joints and skeletal muscles
Cardio-vascular system: The organization of the circulatory system: the heart
and its cavities, the valves and the structure of its wall; pericardium; blood
vessels and their structure; major vessels of the arterial and venous circulation.
Lymphatic system: the lymph vessels and lymph nodes, lymph circulatory system.
Immune system: bone marrow; thymus; spleen; lymph nodes.
Digestive system: General organization of the digestive system; structure and
function of organs of the alimentary canal, of the salivary glands, liver and
pancreas; peritoneum.
Respiratory system: Structure and function of the airways and lungs. The
pleura.
Urinary system: kidney’s macro- and microscopic; the organization of the
urinary tract.
Male reproductive system: General organization; testis; sperm ducts; the glands
of the genitourinary male; the external genitalia. Female genital system:
The ovary; Oviduct; Uterus; Vagina.
Endocrine system: General organization; Pituitary; Epiphysis; Thyroid;
Parathyroid; Adrenal Glands Endocrine pancreas.
Central nervous system: Spinal cord; Organization of the gray and white matter
of the spinal cord; organization of the matter of the spinal cord; Brainstem;
Cerebellum; Diencephalon; Telencephalon; The meninges; cerebrospinal fluid
circulation; vascular supply to brain.
Peripheral nervous system: the spinal nerves and the cranial nerves;
arrangement of autonomic nervous system.
Receptors and special senses organs: sensory receptors; taste, smell,
eye, ear and vestibular system.
Textbook Information
Anatomia Umana, Fondamenti. Barbatelli G. Edi-ermes
Anatomia Umana. Martini FH. Edises
Atlas:
Sobotta – Atlante Anatomia descrittiva
Netter – Atlante di Anatomia Umana