ANATOMY A

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2022/2023

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

5-year Single Cycle Master's Degree Programme in VETERINARY MEDICINE

Language:

Italian

Moduls:

CYTOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY

4 credits
EMBRYOLOGY

2 credits
ANATOMY 1

2 credits

Credits:

Programme Year:

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

No prerequisites.

AF code:

40001283

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

Cytology and Histology. A written exam consisting in open answers about cytology will take place during the course. The final examination is oral and includes the microscopical identification of tissues.

Anatomy 1. During the course, a written test will be given on the topics covered in class. The evaluation of this will average with an oral assessment in which the recognition of the main bones is expected.

Embryology. Learning of the course will be assessed through a multiple-choice test and a final oral exam. The student must demonstrate that he has acquired the basic knowledge in the field of developmental biology using an appropriate scientific lexicon and a logical and reasoned approach. The student will be able to use the teaching material for a critical and independent study.

Teaching period

First semester

Objectives

Aim of the course is to provide the students with the knowledge of embryology, cytology and
histology, and musculoskeletal system. In particular, as regards the embryology, the embryology course will focus attention on the study of development of the animal body from fertilization to birth, on the recognition of the different fetal membranes and different types of placentas in several animal species.The student must also be able to critically analyze and interpret the data obtained and their limitations during the practical activity (One Day Competence 1.21) and to use his professional capabilities to contribute to the advancement of veterinary knowledge and One Health concept (One Day Competence 1.10).
Finally, the
module of anatomy 1 will examine the locomotor system formed by bones, joints and muscles.
Day 1 competences (1.10).
Use of the professional skills to contribute to the advancement of veterinary knowledge in order to improve the quality of animal care and veterinary public health.

Contents

Embryology. Gametogenesis: spermatogenesis and oogenesis. Ovulation, fertilization, segmentation and implantation. Gastrulation. The ectoderm and its main derivatives. The endoderm and its main derivatives. The mesoderm and its main derivatives. Placenta and fetal membranes: chorion, amnion, allantois, yolk sac, umbilical cord. Structure and classification of placentas. Biosafety: general principles. The concept of risk. Biosafety procedures in practice activity. Individual protection devices.

Citology and Histology. Structure and specializations of the cell membrane, exo- and endocytosis. Endoplasmic reticulum. Ribosomes. Golgi apparatus. Lysosomes. Cytoskeleton.
Mitochondria. Nucleus. Chromosomes. The karyotype. Nucleolus. Nucleic acids and mechanisms of transcription and translation. Epithelial tissues. Connective tissues. Cartilage. Bone. tissue.Osteogenesis. Blood. Lymphatic tissue. Nervous tissue. Synapses. Muscle and the mechanism of contraction.

Anatomy 1. Osteology: morphological features of bones. Recognition of t bones and identification of animal species. Arthrology: morphological and functional classification of joints. Synartrosis, amphiarthrosis and diarthrosis. Myology: general features of muscles: shape, number, location.

Recommended Bibliography

Mc Geady et al. Veterinary Embryology. Blackwell.
Junqueira's Basic Histology: Text and Atlas, Fifteenth Edition, McGrow Hill Education.

Teaching Methods

Cytology and Histology. 28 lessons out of the total number of 36 will be frontal lessons. Eight lessons will consist in the observation of microphotoes, so that Students learn to identify tissues. Additional activities will take place in small groups to allow Students to improve thier skill in the use of light microscope.
Anatomy 1. The frontal lessons will involve students in recognizing bones, the main joints and the various muscle groups. In the pratical activity, anatomical dissections will be performed to highlight muscles, connective bands, ligaments, tendons and muscle appendages.
Embryology. Both the lectures and the practices will take place in presence. During the practice dissections of pregnant uteri and fetuses at different stages of development from different species will be performed. All students will be involved in manual dissection (One Day Competence 1.21 e 1.10).

Contacts/More Information

Slides and other materials used for lectures are made available to the students on the on line evet platform.

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