Anatomy and Histology

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Not applicable.

Learning Outcomes

Acquisition of language and terminologies capable of describing and understanding the macroscopic structure and microscopy of tissues and cells
Develop ethical concerns
Develop self-learning and research interests
Promote the capacity to analyse and synthesize
Develop the ability to apply knowledge
Stimulate the capacity to work in multidisciplinary teams
Promote quality and sustainable development.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Understanding the basic biology of human development.
General anatomy of the human body and corresponding histology:
- General considerations and concepts of tissue and organ;
- Characterization of basic tissues;
- Osteology and histological study of bone tissue;
- Arthrology and histological study of the cartilaginous tissue and of the synovial membrane;
- Myology and histological study of the tissue of the muscle tissue;
- Angiology and histological study of the cardiovascular system;
- Neurology and histological study of the nerve tissue;
- Splanchnology and histological study of organs;
- Anatomy and histology of the visual and hearing systems;
- Introduction to embryology and ethics.

Head Lecturer(s)

Olga Maria de Silvério Carvalho

Assessment Methods

Evaluation
Laboratory work or Field work: 30.0%
Exam: 70.0%

Bibliography

- Atlas d`Anatomie Clinique - Claude Kenesi, edição Masson, Paris, 1981.
- Atlas of Human Anatomy - Frank Netter, Ciba Geige, 2000.
- Atlas of Human Anatomy (DVD), Lippincott Williams &Wilkins, 2003.
- Histologia, Texto e Imagens - Carlos Gonçalves e Vasco Bairos, 4.ª edição Imprensa Universidade de Coimbra,
2013.
- Junqueira’s Basic Histology Text and Atlas – Anthony L. Mescher, 13th edition MacGraw Hill Companies, 2013;
- Histology and Cell Biology – Abraham L. Kierszenbaum, Laura L. Tres, 3th edition Elsevier, 2012