Course Syllabus
Aims
To provide the concepts necessary for understanding embryonic development of the heart and fetal growth of the heart. To provide the concepts related to the anatomy of the heart and the vessels
Contents
The lessons will cover the most important aspects related to the embryological, anatomic and functional features of cardiovascular system, with focus on the anatomic description of the heart and major blood vessels. Students will acquire the basic knowledge required to recognize cardiac and vessels anatomy and understand the location, spatial relationships and function of its most important structures
Detailed program
1) Anatomical concepts related to heart embryology and development
2) The heart: basic concepts regarding cardiomyocytes, connective tissue, sinoatrial node, and the conduction tissue
3) Anatomical concepts related to heart chambers and pericardium: normal and pathological aspects
4) Anatomical concepts related to heart valves apparatus: normal and pathological aspects
5) Anatomical concepts related to systemic circulation anatomy: normal and pathological aspects
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of fundamentals of biology, genetics, morphology, histology, physiology of the cardiovascular system
Teaching form
Lessons in attendance, subject to any ministerial changes following the COVID pandemic situation
Textbook and teaching resource
To be determined
Semester
First semester.
Assessment method
Integrated Written exam: multiple-choice questions
Office hours
on appointment by email.