Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology

Code:

MED4000

Acronym:

MED4000

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

Instance: 2018/2019 - 1S (of 05-11-2018 to 10-01-2019)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Medical Physics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:FM	3	Study plan since 2013/2014	1	-	6	49	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Use in an integrated and functional manner the concepts and principles of biology and biomedicine , previously seized in basic subjects in a more structural and descriptive way, in the Medical Physics perspective:

 - to develop and foster a dynamic and functional learning at the level of some tissues , organs, equipment and systems  based on physiological phenomena simulations by quantitative methods or laboratory experimentation ;

 - to transmit the importance of integrated methods in correcting the dysfunctional state of the individual and maintenance of functional balance between the individual and the environment that surrounds it;

- to provide relevant primary concepts at the level of diagnosis and at the clinical and therapeutic levels, by demonstrating clinical cases and / or the use of  patients, thus stimulating the understanding at the physiological and pathological level.

Learning outcomes and competences

Acquisition of anatomical and functional knowledge to various neuro-motor levels and neurovegetative; reading and interpretation of experimental results; presentation and discussion of clinical cases Skills: theoretical and practical concepts basic to a dysfunctional neurological diagnosis theoretical concepts and basic clinical cardiovascular and respiratory regulation theoretical concepts and basic clinical gastroenterology practical concepts of reflex therapy neuro-motor and autonomic practical concepts of HBOT basic concepts for an integrated assessment of the systems

Working method

Presencial

Program

Theoretical - Physical and Physical-Chemical Bases of Electrophysiology and Neurophysiology; Fundamental components of the nervous system; The Major Nerve Pathways and Higher Nerve Functions; Sensory modalities; Autonomous systems of regulation; Cardiovascular and respiratory system; Digestive tract; Basic principles of systemic integration; neuro-motor and autonomic Reflexology; Principles of hyperbaric oxygen therapy;  clinical concepts.

Practices - simulations of membrane potential at rest, Action and electronic; Isometric and isotonic muscle contraction; Electromyography and nerve conduction; frogs skeletal and cardiac muscle; Neuromuscular synapse of the frogs gastrocnemius; Visceral smooth muscle; Neurological examination in humans - clinical discussion, neuroradiology and surgery; cardiovascular and respiratory system; the gastrointestinal system; Hyperbaric oxygen therapy; Reflexology session; Observation and diagnosis of clinical cases.

Mandatory literature

Seeley Rod R.; Anatomia e fisiologia. ISBN: 972-8930-07-0
Seeley Rod R.; Anatomia e fisiologia. ISBN: 972-8930-07-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

Teaching is supported by theoretical and  and demonstrative lectures, using computerized analytical systems.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	90,00
Participação presencial	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	113,00
Frequência das aulas	49,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

As stated by current FCUP regulations

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Mark of the Exam

Classification improvement

Final exam.