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Human Anatomy

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:9.00
Study Course Accepted:22.02.2024 13:08:31
Study Course Information
Course Code:MK_051LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:5.00ECTS:7.50
Branch of Science:Basic Sciences of Medicine, including PharmacyTarget Audience:Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Dzintra Kažoka
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Morphology
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, aaiakatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061551
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)16Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes32
Total Contact Hours42
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)3Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures6
Classes (count)16Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes32
Total Contact Hours38
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
All areas of biology within the secondary school programme; it is advisable to acquire the course at the same time as histology.
Objective:
To promote knowledge acquisition of the constitution of the human body with more detailed study of the organs of the head, neck and thoracic regions.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 1ST SEMESTER: Human anatomy: introduction, history of anatomy subject in Latvia. Principal rules of formation of the human body. Skeletal system. Classification of the bones. Characteristics and structure of the bones. Joints of the bones.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
2Bones of the trunk.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
3Development of the skull. Skull at birth. Skull after birth. Adult skull and sexual differences.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
4Joints of the bones of the trunk. Vertebral column. Thoracic cavity. Bones of the upper limb.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
5Muscular system. Structure, classification and development of the skeletal muscles. Deep muscles of the thorax and the back. Diaphragm. Abdominal muscles and fasciae. Sites of weakness in abdominal wall.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
6Joints of the upper limb. Bones of the lower limb. Joints of the lower limb. Pelvis.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
7Principles of the development of the internal organs. The structure of the wall.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
8Bones of neurocranium: sphenoidal bone, occipital bone. Temporal bone. Frontal bone. Parietal bone. Ethmoidal bone.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
9Sense organs: eye and ear.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
10Bones of viscerocranium. Joints of the cranial bones. Internal and external base of the skull.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
11Temporal, infratemporal, pterygopalatine fossae. Optic cavity. Nasal cavity.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
12Colloquium: bones and joints.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
13Mimetic and mastication muscles and fasciae. Muscles of the neck. Topography of the neck. Fasciae and interfascial spaces of the neck.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
14Superficial muscles of the thorax. Superficial muscles of the back. Muscles of the shoulder girdle. Muscles of the upper limb. Fasciae, tendon sheaths and topography of the upper limb.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
15Muscles of the lower limb. Fasciae, tendon sheaths and topography of the lower limb.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
16Colloquium: skeletal muscles, fasciae and topography.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
17Nasal cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, pleura. Mediastinum.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
18Oral cavity. Pharynx, oesophagus, stomach.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
19Intestines. Liver, pancreas, spleen. Peritoneum.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
20Urinary system. Organs of genital system in male and female. Perineum.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
21Colloquium: respiratory, digestive, urogenital systems and sense organs. The end of the 1st semester.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
22FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 2ND SEMESTER: Nervous system: characteristic, structure, division, development. Meninges of the spinal cord and brain. Circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
23Spinal cord.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
24Autonomic nervous system (ANS): characteristic, classification. Parasympathetic part of autonomic nervous system. Sympathetic part of autonomic nervous system.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
25Medulla oblongata. Pons. Cerebellum. Rhomboid fossa. The fourth ventricle. Mesencephalon.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
26Diencephalon. The third ventricle. Telencephalon. Rhinencephalon. Lateral ventricles. Extrapyramidal and limbic systems.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
27Colloquium: CNS.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
28Angiology. Venous systems. Veins of the head. Veins of the neck. Anastomoses. Lymphatic system. Endocrine glands.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
29I, II, III, IV, VI, VIII cranial nerves.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
30V, VII, XIII cranial nerves.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
31IX, X, XI, XII cranial nerves. Innervation of the organs.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
32Cervical plexus. Brachial plexus. Intercostal nerves.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
33Lumbar plexus. Sacral plexus. Autonomic nervous system. Innervation of the organs.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
34Colloquium: cranial and spinal nerves and innervation of the organs.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
35Heart. Pulmonary circulation. Aorta: parts, ascending aorta and branches. Blood vessels of the heart.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
36Common, external and internal carotid arteries.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
37Subclavian artery. Veins of the head and neck. Blood supply of the organs.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
38Arteries of the upper limb. Thoracic aorta. Abdominal aorta. Arteries of the pelvic cavity. Arteries of the lower limb.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
39Superior vena cava system. Inferior vena cava system. Portal system.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
40Colloquium: blood vessels of the head and neck, and supply of the organs. The end of the 2nd semester.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Individual preparation of readings, papers, reports, exercises etc. to be presented or submitted in theoretical lectures and practical classes; work with literature, anatomy web resources, etc. and work done on the RSU e-studies.
Assessment Criteria:
To successfully acquire the study course material and prepare for the final examination of the study course, the student performs the following activities: 1. Active participation in practical classes, passing tests and colloquiums provided for in them (40%). 2. The regular and constant acquisition of the mentioned theoretical literature (10%). 3. Written exam (50%). The student actively participates in all practical classes, productively participates in discussions of the situation analysis on a specific issue, problem, can substantiate and defend his / her opinion, uses appropriate terminology and refers to the read literature sources, pass the planned tests and colloquiums successfully and on time, independently reads the indicated literature sources. Theoretical test at the end of the 1st semester and written exam at the end of the 2nd semester. Exam grade is applied only for students who have passed all the requirements and tests of the course. Exam grade is cumulative.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students will be able to enumerate human body organ systems, to describe the constitution, topography and functions of the organ systems; they will be able to tell about the main traits and regularities of the blood supply, venous drainage and innervation; the students will identify the main regularities of the functions of the organ systems and will be able to name anatomical terms in Latin.
Skills:The students will be able to recognise and to show the organs and other anatomical structures on study aids and natural preparations; to analyse, assess and compare the obtained information, to explain simple clinical tasks and to work with professional literature.
Competencies:Students will know, identify and describe different anatomical structures of the human body, organs of the head, neck and thoracic regions; will demonstrate an understanding of the anatomical terminology, functions of the systems of the human body and organs of the head, neck and thoracic regions. The obtained information will allow students to analyze and evaluate simple clinical situations. Students will be able to work with special literature for an in-depth study of the specialty.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Kalbergs, V. 1971 - 1973. Cilvēka anatomija. 1., 2. daļa. Rīga : Zvaigzne. (viens no mācību pamatmateriāliem; tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)
2Knipše, G. u.c. 2020. Cilvēka anatomija. 1. daļa, Galva, kakls. 1. izd. Rīga : LU Akadēmiskais apgāds. (tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)
3Drake, R.L. 2020. Gray's Anatomy for Students. Elsevier.
4Fehrenbach, M. and Herring, S. 2017. Illustrated anatomy of the head and neck. 5th ed. St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier.
5Gilroy, A.M. et al. 2016. Atlas of Anatomy. 3rd ed. New York ; Stuttgart : Thieme.
6Harris, P. 2017. Living and radiological anatomy of the head and neck for dental students. Keswick, Cumbria : M&K Publishing.
7Logan, B. et al. 2016. McMinn's Color Atlas of Head and Neck Anatomy. Marrickville: Elsevier Health Sciences UK.
8Paulsen, F. and Waschke, J. 2018. Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Vol. 2, 16th ed. English/Latin: Internal Organs. Urban & Fischer.
9Schulte, M. et al. 2016. Head, Neck, and Neuroanatomy (THIEME Atlas of Anatomy), Latin Nomenclature. Thieme.
10Waschke, J. and Paulsen, F. 2018. Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Vol. 1, 16th ed. English/Latin: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System. Urban & Fischer.
11Watanabe, K. et al. 2016. Anatomy for Plastic Surgery of the Face, Head and Neck. Thieme.
12Wineski, L. 2019. Snell's Clinical anatomy by regions. 10th ed. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer.
13Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
14Fehrenbach, M. and Herring, S. 2017. Illustrated anatomy of the head and neck. 5th ed. St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier.
15Wineski, L. 2019. Snell's Clinical anatomy by regions. 10th ed. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer.
16Schulte, M. et al. 2016. Head, Neck, and Neuroanatomy (THIEME Atlas of Anatomy), Latin Nomenclature. Thieme.
Additional Reading
1Roomans, G., Kažoka, D. un Pilmane, M. 2019. Klīniskā anatomija medicīnas studentiem. Rīga : Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. (tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)
2Agur, A.M.R. and Dalley II, A.F. 2020. Grant`s Atlas of Anatomy. 15th, International ed. Wolters Kluwer Health.
3Dalley II, A.F. and Agur, A.M.R. 2022. Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 9th, International ed. Wolters Kluwer Health.
4Netter, F. 2022. Atlas of human anatomy. Netter basic science. 7th ed. Elsevier.
5Olinger, A.B. 2015. Human Gross Anatomy. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
6Pilmane, M., Pļaviņa, L. and Kavak, V. 2016. Embryology and anatomy for health sciences. Rīga : Rīga Stradiņš University.
7Standring, S. 2021. Gray`s anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice. 41st ed. New York : Elsevier Limited.
8Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
9Agur, A.M.R. and Dalley II, A.F. 2020. Grant`s Atlas of Anatomy. 15th, International ed. Wolters Kluwer Health.
10Dalley II, A.F. and Agur, A.M.R. 2022. Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 9th, International ed. Wolters Kluwer Health.
Other Information Sources
1Anatomijas e-studiju materiāli, web resursi, licensētas programmas, mācību CD un DVD. (tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)
2Baker, E. et al. 2016. Anatomy for Dental Medicine : Latin nomenclature. New York : Thieme.
3Norton, N. 2016. Netter's Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry. Elsevier.
4Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
5Norton, N. 2016. Netter's Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry. Elsevier.