Audioprothesic Techniques

Introduction to general anatomy with the levels of organization of the human body; anatomical terminology; systems and apparatuses; structure of organs. Locomotor system - Generalities on bones, joints and muscles with elements of topographical and radiological anatomy. General morphological features of the skull. Trunk: spine, rib cage and pelvis. Upper limb and lower limb . Cardiovascular system. - Macroscopic anatomy of the heart (morphology, location, orientation, relationships, external and internal configuration, heart valves, conduction system, vasculature, pericardium) and the great vessels. Generalities of microscopic anatomy of the organs of the cardiovascular system. General and pulmonary circulation . Respiratory system - Macroscopic and microscopic aspects of the upper airways. Lungs: shape, position, relationships; microscopic structure. Pleura. Mediastinum . Digestive system - General characters of morphology and structure of: buccal cavity, tongue, salivary glands. Macroscopic and microscopic with functional references of: pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver and biliary tract, pancreas. General aspects of the relationship of organs to the peritoneum . Urinary system - General characters of morphology and structure of: kidneys, calyces and renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, urethra . Male and female genital apparatus - General characters of morphology and structure of: testis, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, seminal vesicles, and prostate . General characters of the morphology and structure of: ovary, uterine tube and uterus. Hints of fertilization and embryogenesis . Central Nervous System - Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon and telencephalon with elements of clinical anatomy. General functional organization, location, relationships and morphology. Organization of gray matter and white matter. Meaning of afferent and efferent pathways . Peripheral Nervous System - Generalities spinal and encephalic nerves; autonomic nervous system . -Sense Organs