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This is the second part of a classical course of human gross anatomy that aims at knowledge of human morphology based on the observation and description of the detailed structure of the human cadaver, giving particular detail to Splanchnology, Angiology, Central Nervous System, vegetative nervous system, Sensory Organs and the Cranial Nerves. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the morphological knowledge with notions of physiology, histology, functional and clinical anatomy. This course includes plenary lectures and laboratory demonstration classes for small groups of students that will handle human cadavers and body components in search of a detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the human body. Students will develop capacities for observation and autonomous study, acquire bases of descriptive method.

This is the second part of a classical course of human gross anatomy that aims at knowledge of human morphology based on the observation and description of the detailed structure of the human cadaver, giving particular detail to Splanchnology, Angiology, Central Nervous System, vegetative nervous system, Sensory Organs and the Cranial Nerves. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the morphological knowledge with notions of physiology, histology, functional and clinical anatomy. This course includes plenary lectures and laboratory demonstration classes for small groups of students that will handle human cadavers and body components in search of a detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the human body. Students will develop capacities for observation and autonomous study, acquire bases of descriptive method.

4. Introduction to the SNC and clinical neurological exam correlation. Spinal cord. Spinal bulb. Protuberance. Midbrain. Reticular formation. Cerebellum. Diencephalon. Vegetative nervous system. Telencephalon. Limbic system. Base nuclei. Pathways of sensitivity and motor skills. Brain vascularization. Ventricular system. Meninges. Functional components of cranial nerves. Olfactory nerve. Olfactory pathway. Via Optics. Auditory pathway. Trigeminal and facial nerves. Glossopharyngeal, vagus, accessory and hypoglossal nerves.

The teaching methods are predominantly exhibition in lectures. The practical classes will be aimed at learning complex subjects under Professor. As for the theoretical exposition far It will prevail a strong interaction between the concepts and their practical application. The classes are aimed at the integration of morphological knowledge. The transformation of concepts into working tools will be achieved by encouraging personal work. The course teaching is complemented by periods of service to students.

The practical lectures (2 / week) are mandatory. According to the General Regulation of the U. Porto Learners Assessment defined in Article 7 paragraph 2 on the attendance, is considered a student fulfills the attendance to a course if, having been regularly enrolled, does not exceed the number limit faults corresponding to 25% of the foreseen classes, as regulated in the existing organizational unit.

The evaluation includes a continuous assessment component or a final exam.

A DISTRIBUTED EVALUATION (DE) will be effected by performing 2 tests (DE1 and DE2) on days and time schedules. Each DE shall consist of a practical test (DEP) and a theoretical test (DET). Each DEP is a "gincana" and consists in the identification of a set of 20 anatomical structures. These are placed in pairs, having the students to 1 minute to identify each set of two structures. Will be admitted to the distributed theoretical evaluation students in practical assessment distributed obtain rating equal to or greater than 9.5. Each ADT will have 25 multiple choice questions. They will be approved in the DET students who obtain a mark equal to or greater than 9.5. The final classification of each AD correspond to the following calculation:
DE = DEP + DET / 2

A Distributed Evaluation Final Note (DEFN) shall be the arithmetic average of the marks obtained in both DE. DEFN = (DE1 + DE2) / 2.

Students not approved in DE1 cannot be admitted to DE2 and are not exempt from the final exam.

Students who obtain classification in DEFN less than 9.5 are excused from the final exam.

The FINAL EXAM will consist of a practical test and a theoretical test. The practical exam (P) is a "gincana" and consists of the identification of 20 anatomical structures. These are placed in pairs, having the students to 1 minute to identify each set of two structures. The classification of 20 points corresponds to the correct identification of 20 structures. The intermediate marks will be calculated in proportion to the number of identified structures.
They will be admitted to the theoretical exam the students in the practical exam obtain rating equal to or greater than 9.5.
The theoretical test (T) consists of 50 questions of multiple choice. They will be considered approved in the theoretical examination students who obtain rating equal to or greater than 9.5.

CALCULATION OF THE FINAL CLASSIFICATION
FE = P +  T / 2 = 20 points