THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Course objectives

After completion of the course of Human Anatomy II, the student needs to have an appropriate knowledge of the main macro- and microscopic structures, with particular reference to the central and peripheral nervous system and splanchnic organs of dental interest, connecting the structural organisation and corresponding functions in a profession perspective. Furthermore, the student should be able: i) to recognize the anatomical structures at both macro- and microscopic level (Gross Anatomy on anatomical models; observation of histological slides under optical microscope) and ii) to posses a precise anatomical terminology. After completion of the course of Human Anatomy II, the student needs to have an appropriate knowledge of the main macro- and microscopic structures, with particular reference to the central and peripheral nervous system and splanchnic organs of dental interest, connecting the structural organisation and corresponding functions in a profession perspective. Furthermore, the student should be able: i) to recognize the anatomical structures at both macro- and microscopic level (Gross Anatomy on anatomical models; observation of histological slides under optical microscope) and ii) to posses a precise anatomical terminology.

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ELENA DE SANTIS Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (12 hours) Oral cavity and attached salivary glands. Pharynx. Esophagus. Stomach. Small and large intestine. Liver and biliary tract. Pancreas. Peritoneum. URINARY SYSTEM (6 hours) Kidneys and urinary tract. MALE GENITAL SYSTEM (3 hours) Testis. Spermatic and annexed glands. External genitals. Male perineum. FEMALE GENITAL SYSTEM (3 hours) Ovary. Uterine tubes. Uterus. Vagina. External genitals. Female perineum. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM (4 hours) The main glands of the human body and their location. CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (22 hours) General organization of the central and peripheral nervous system. Nervous tissue. Meninges. Cerebral ventricles, liquor circulation. Encefalic trunk. Cerebellum. Mid-brain. Diencephalus. Telencephalon (lobes and functional areas). Deep brain region (deep gray nuclei, internal capsule). Cerebral vasculature. Spinal cord. Main spinal reflexes. Spinal nerves. Limbic system. Centers and ways of general sensitivity. Motor tract (pyramidal and extrapyramidal). Cranial nerves. Olfactory pathways. Optical pathways. Vestibular pathways. Acoustic pathways. Taste routes. Autonomic nervous system.
Prerequisites
In order to understand the contents of the course and achieve the learning objectives, at the beginning of the educational activities provided by the teaching module, it is useful that the student has basic knowledge of Histology and Human Anatomy I for the performance of Human Anatomy II.
Books
S. Standring, Anatomia del Gray, Le basi Anatomiche per la pratica clinica, Edra. Anastasi et al, Human Anatomy (1st Engl ed on the 5th original ed) Edi-Ermes Neil S. Norton, Netter's Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry, Antonio Delfino Editore, Elsevier
Frequency
Following paragraph 4.5 of the Regulations of the Dental School, the student is required to attend educational activities, formal, non-formal, and vocational. The frequency is checked by the teachers through signature / updated lists provided by the Academic Office, as established by CCLMOPD. The certificate of mandatory attendance to the teaching course is required for the student to be admitted to the final test.
Exam mode
To pass the written test (90 minutes) of Anatomy II, a grade of not less than 18/30 must be obtained in each of the 3 proposed themes. To pass the practical test on the histological slide, the student must be able to do the optical microscope recognition of the organs / structures relating to the topics covered. To pass the oral exam, the student must demonstrate to have acquired a sufficient knowledge of the subjects of splancnology, a basic knowledge of the topics related to the nervous system and to be able to link the topics to each other with analytical and synthesis skills. To achieve a score of 30/30 cum laude, the student must instead demonstrate to have acquired an excellent knowledge of all the topics covered during the course, being able to link them in a logical and coherent way and to possess in-depth self-study skills .
SELENIA MIGLIETTA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
GENERAL CONCEPTS OF ANATOMY Generalities: knowing the structural levels of organization of living matter. Anatomical terminology: position and movement terms. EMBRIOGENESIS AND DENTAL MORPHOLOGY Embryogenesis of teeth. General characteristics of permanent teeth. Teeth drawing techniques. LOCOMOTOR APPARATUS Types of bones. Joint classification. The skull. Cranial fossae. Neck muscles (suprahyoid, subioid and lateral) and cervical fasciae. Vertebral column. Types of vertebrae and their joints. Rib cage (bones and joints). Overview of the upper limb. Overall view of the lower limb STOMATOGNATIC APPARATUS Time-mandibular joint. Mouth. Greater salivary glands. Pharynx. Mimic muscles. Masticatory muscles. CARDIOCIRCULATORY SYSTEM Shape, position and relationships of the heart. Architecture and structure of the heart. Big and small circle. Overview of the arterial, capillary and venous systems. General disposition, structural and systematic characteristics of arteries and veins; arterial and venous vascularization of the organs of the facial massif and of the stomatognathic apparatus. LYMPHATIC SYSTEM Primary and secondary lymphatic organs. Lymphatic vessels and lymphatic circulation. Main lymphatic trunks of the human body. Main lymph node groups of the head and neck. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Nose and nasal cavities. Paranasal sinuses. Pharynx. Larynx. Tracheobronchial tree. Lungs and pleurae. Arrangement and importance of pleura in respiratory mechanics. mediastinum DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Oral cavity and attached salivary glands. Pharynx. Esophagus. Stomach. Small and large intestine. Liver and biliary tract. Pancreas. Peritoneum. URINARY SYSTEM Kidneys and urinary tract. MALE GENITAL SYSTEM Testis. Spermatic and annexed glands. External genitals. Male perineum. FEMALE GENITAL SYSTEM Ovary. Uterine tubes. Uterus. Vagina. External genitals. Female perineum. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM The main glands of the human body and their location. CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM General organization of the central and peripheral nervous system. Nervous tissue. Meninges. Cerebral ventricles, liquor circulation. Encefalic trunk. Cerebellum. Mid-brain. Diencephalus. Telencephalon (lobes and functional areas). Deep brain region (deep gray nuclei, internal capsule). Cerebral vasculature. Spinal cord. Main spinal reflexes. Spinal nerves. Limbic system. Centers and ways of general sensitivity. Motor tract (pyramidal and extrapyramidal). Cranial nerves. Olfactory pathways. Optical pathways. Vestibular pathways. Acoustic pathways. Taste routes. Autonomic nervous system.
Prerequisites
In order to understand the teaching topics and to achieve the learning objectives, at the beginning of the course of Human Anatomy I, it is useful that the student knows the general principles of histology. Prerequisites are not required.
Books
- S. Standring, Anatomia del Gray, Le basi Anatomiche per la pratica clinica, Edra. - Neil S. Norton, Anatomia testa collo di Netter, Antonio Delfino Editore
Frequency
Mandatory attendance
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseDentistry and Dental Prosthodontics
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDBIO/16
  • CFU5