Morphophysiology of the Locomotor Apparatus

Code:

MI109

Acronym:

MAL

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Departamento de Biomedicina
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMED	445	Mestrado Integrado em Medicina- Plano oficial 2013 (Reforma Curricular)	1	-	9	85	243

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

At the end of this course unit, students should :

 

- Be acquainted with the general principles of Anatomy, Histology and Physiology. This course unit will stimulate students’ observation skills by acquainting them with the anatomical, histological and physiological terminology. It will also endow them with description techniques, which will make them apply the adequate terminology;

 

- Be acquainted with the normal structure, both macroscopic and microscopic and the normal function of the locomotor apparatus; 

 

- To acquire a solid basis of knowledge that can be used in the different fields of morphophysiology, in other course units and in upcoming clinical activities. 

 

 

 

Learning outcomes and competences

During the semester, students should also acquire the following competencies:

 

- Problem-solving skills and practical application of knowledge;

 

- Self-learning skills;

 

- Critical reasoning;

 

- Practical ability to evaluate the function of the different systems;

 

- Identification of morphophysiological problems in selected clinical cases.

 

 

 

In order to provide students with the aforementioned skills and knowledge, this course unit will apply an integrated morphofunctional approach. Additionally, anatomists, histologists and physiologists will be part of the teaching staff.

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

Introduction to the study of Human Anatomy. Anatomical terminology. General anatomy of the bones. General anatomy of the joints. General anatomy of the muscles and fasciae. Vertebral column; its intrinsic joints including the head. Exocranial surface of the occipital. Muscles of the back. Hip bone. Osteoarticular pelvis. Sternum. Ribs and costal cartilages. Joints of the thorax. Muscles and fasciae of the chest walls. Diaphragm. Muscles and fasciae of the abdominal walls. Muscles and fasciae of the pelvis and of the perineum. Upper limb. Lower limb. Human posture and locomotion.

 

 

 

Cell membranes physiology. Mechanisms of muscle contraction. Skeletal muscle physiology. Smooth muscle physiology. Motor plate physiology. Physiological principles of electromyography. Musculoskeletal biomechanics. Muscle adaptation to physical activity.

 

 

 

Introduction to Histology and Embryology. Epithelial Clotting Tissues. Glandular Epithelial Tissues. Moles Conjunctive Tissues. Hard Conjunctive Tissue - Cartilage and Bone. Muscular Tissues - Skeletal, Straight and Cardiac. General Embryology.

Mandatory literature

R. L. Drake, W. Vogl, A. W. M. Mitche; Gray´s Anatomy for students
S. Standring; GRAY’S ANATOMY
L. M. Ross, E. D. Lamperti.; Atlas of Anatomy
Walter F. Boron and Emile L. Boulpaep; Medical Physiology,3rd Edition, Elsevier, 2016
John E. Hall; Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 13th Edition, Saunders, 2015
Young, B. Lowe, J.S., Stevens, A., & Heath, J.W; Wheater's Functional Histology -A Text and Colour Atlas, Churchill Livingstone
Junqueira & Carneiro; Histologia Básica, Guanabara Koogan
Abraham L. Kierszenbaum and Laura Tres; Histology and Cell Biology - An introduction to Pathology, Elsevier
Sadler, T.W; Langman's Medical Embryology, Williams and Wilkins
Gilbert, S.F; Developmental Biology, Sinauer Associates Inc
Larsen, W.J; Human Embryology, Churchill & Livingston

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching methodologies of this course unit will be based on theoretical classes, seminars with the discussion of problems, practical classes, group work and tutorials. There will be a total amount of 85 contact hours, including evaluation.

 

The final grade will be based on a practical component, which is worth 30% of the final grade, and a theoretical component, which is worth 70% of the final grade.

 

The assessment will enhance the acquisition of knowledge and decision-making skills.

 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	100,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification (CF) will be calculated using the formula: CF = (2CT + 1CP) / 3