Anatomy and Physiology

« Return

Objectives

Acquire knowledge about the anatomy of the main organs and systems of bodies of the human

body

Known, the histological level, the different types cell, the cellular constituents and the main types of tissues.

Skills to develop

Shows relevant knowledge and on basic sciences of life and ability to apply

Develops the ability to recognize and interpret normal data or changes in health/disease

Interprets adequately the objective data and their meanings, with a view to providing secure

Appreciates the data relevant for the design of nursing care

Develops the ability to judge clinically to ensure that they achieve the standards of quality and that the practice is based on evidence

Acts in order to meet their needs for continuing training

Program

1. Cell structure and function

2. Skeletal System

2.1. Osteology

2.2. Arthrology

2.3. Myology

3. Nervous System

3.1. Central and Peripheral Nervous System

3.2. Sense Organs

3.3. Nervous system physiology

3.4. Sensory physiology

4. Endocrine System

4.1. Endocrine glands

4.2. Endocrine physiology

5. Circulatory System

5.1. Heart

5.2. Arteries and Veins

5.3. Lymphatic system

5.4. Physiology of the circulatory system

6. Respiratory System

6.1. Respiratory apparatus

6.2. Respiratory system physiology

7. Digestive System

7.1. Organs of digestive system

7.2. Digestive system physiology

8. Urinary System

8.1. Urinary tract

8.2. Physiology of the urinary system

Teaching Methodologies

The teaching methodology is based on theoretical classes where course contents are presented using media projection. During these lectures, students will be actively questioned to stimulate their participation and reflection on the contents taught. The contents will be deepened with the consultation of scientific articles and case studies in both theoretical-practical classes and homework. At key points of the subject, we can choose to solve questionnaires/worksheets during the class and/or autonomous study time, aiming to consolidate previously covered contents. Anatomical models will be studied in practical classes to improve the knowledge of human anatomy.

Support materials for students will be progressively made available through the Moodle platform of the University of the Azores.

Bibliography

Seely, R., Stephens, T., & Tate, P. (2011). Anatomia e Fisiologia (8ª ed). Loures: Lusociência.

Tate, P., Kennedy, J., & Seeley, R. (2011). Guia de estudo para utilização com Anatomia e Fisiologia (8ª ed). Loures: Lusociência.

Drake, R., Vogl, A., & Mitchell, A. (2010). Gray´s Anatomy for Students (2nd ed). Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone / Elsevier.

Netter, F. (2011). Atlas of Human Anatomy (5th ed). Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier.

Code

0106014

ECTS Credits

6

Classes

  • Práticas e Laboratórios - 6 hours
  • Teóricas - 46 hours
  • Teórico-Práticas - 44 hours