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IPLUSO 19542

Anatomy and Physiology I

Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    Anatomy is the branch of biology dedicated to the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. It is intimately qualified with embryology, comparative anatomy, evolutionary biology and phylogeny. Human anatomy is considered one of the essential sciences of health science courses. Anatomy is divided into two areas: macroscopic anatomy and microscopic anatomy. Physiology is the study of the functioning of various organ systems, that is, explains how biomolecules, such as cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. Human physiology attempts to understand the mechanical, physical and biochemical mechanisms that keep the human body alive.  
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Introduction to study of human anatomy and physiology. Anatomical positions, planes and directions, anatomical terminology and concepts. Integumentary system The skin: epidermis and dermis; faneras (hair and nails); sweat and sebaceous glands. The hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue) Excitable tissues physiology (nerve and muscle) Musculoskeletal and articular system: Skeletal system. Articular system. Musculoskeletal system. Upper limb, joints and biomechanics. Myology of the upper limb. Lower limb joints and biomechanics. Myology of the lower limb. Vertebral column, joints and biomechanics. Myology of the head, neck and back of the trunk and neck. Osteology of the skull and joints. Myology of the thorax and abdomen. Molecular basis of human physiology ¿ Homeostasis. Endocrine system: Glands of the endocrine system. Metabolism and endocrine regulation of the body functions.
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Develop and promote a learning dynamic, functional and detailed structure of the human body and the morphology of the integumentary system, locomotor (osteology, arthrology and myology) and endocrine. Know and apply the concepts and general principles of anatomy, biology and biomedicine. Understand the importance and usefulness of the terminology and nomina anatomical. Encourage observation skills of the student and give it the description technique by the use of appropriate terminology. Study the normal function of biological systems with emphasis on their homeostatic mechanisms. Identify, interpret and describe the constituent anatomical structures of the human body. Relate the form of anatomical structures with their function, including the measures for eliminating injuries and disorders associated with overuse of muscles and poor posture. Integrating the specificity of each anatomical system in the unity of the human body.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Moore, K. L., Dalley II, A. F., & Agur, A. M. R. (2023). Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy (9th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health. ISBN-13: 9781975209551 Hall, J. E., & Hall, M. E. (2025). Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (15th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN¿13: 9780443111013 Netter, F. H., & Machado, C. A. (2022). Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy: Classic Regional Approach (8th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN-13: 9780323680424 Sobotta, J., Putz, R., & Pabst, R. (2000). Atlas de Anatomia Humana: Vol. 1 - Cabeça, Pescoço e Extremidade Superior (21ª ed.). Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan. ISBN¿13: 978¿8527706209 Sobotta, J., Putz, R., & Pabst, R. (2000). Atlas de Anatomia Humana: Vol. 2 - Tronco, Vísceras e Extremidade Inferior (21ª ed.). Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan. ISBN¿13: 978¿8527706216 Widmaier, E. P., Raff, H., & Strang, K. T. (2022). Vander's Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function (16th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN-13: 9781264125739
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Innovative methodologies supporting the teaching-learning process favour an active, participatory, and student-centred approach, promoting the integration of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and homeostasis. Problem-based learning and applied cases make it possible to relate the morphology of structures to their function, understand mechanisms of body regulation, and analyse situations associated with posture, movement, and musculoskeletal overload. The use of anatomical models, images, digital atlases, videos, simulations, interactive platforms, and three-dimensional resources supports the observation, description, and interpretation of anatomical structures. Guided discussion of examples related to the integumentary, musculoskeletal, articular, and endocrine systems stimulates reasoning, appropriate scientific terminology, critical thinking, and collaborative learning, reinforcing an integrated understanding of the human body.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    7
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não