Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Embryology
Course Code
MK_027
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Histology and Cytology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Māra Pilmane
Structure Unit Manager
Māra Pilmane
Structural Unit
Department of Morphology
Contacts
Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, aaiak@rsu.lv, +371 67061551
About Study Course
Objective
To develop understanding of general, special and functional embryology; development of cells, tissue and organs. To form an understanding of the histogenesis and organogenesis of specific tissues and systems.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biology and medical cell biology, histology, anatomy, genetics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful course completion students will be able to demonstrate understanding of embryology and significance of prenatal diagnostic methods, to describe structural features of primordia in tissue and organs at different developmental stages, to define risk periods in histo- and organogenesis, and to analyse the most often observed developmental anomalies.
Skills
1.Students will be able to detect microscopically primordia of the tissue and/or organs and approximate stage of development, to use embryological schemes and to evaluate the possible structure adequacy to the intrauterine stage.
Competences
1.Students will be able to recognise embryonic tissue and organ morphology and structure in clinical specimens. They will be able to analyse variations at different stages of embryonic development and distinguish between healthy and pathological tissues in specimens. The students will be able to estimate the significance of various inducers on the developmental processes with respect to postnatal life.
Assessment
Individual work
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The students study the given readings and literature independently in accordance with the topics of the course; they analyse embryonic specimen structure in the laboratory and prepare the protocols of their practical work.
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Examination
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• Laboratory class protocols of appropriate quality finished and submitted in due time;
• Participation in colloquia and demonstration of the acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills during the test.
• Written multiple choice examination (50%) in combination with oral practical analysis (50%) of specimens at the end of the course. During the examination, the students’ theoretical knowledge of embryonic tissue and organ morphology and practical skills in analysing specimens and schematic images are tested. Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of important processes, inducers, risk factors and developments during embryogenesis and fetogenesis.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introduction in Embryology. Periods of intrauterine life. Germ cells. Spermatogenesis and ovogenesis. Fertilisation. Cleavage. Implantation.
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Development of bilateral embryo. Development of extraembryonal structures. Gastrulation and neurulation. Development of trilaminar embryo. Development of intra- and extraembryonal cavities.
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Placenta. Amnion and chorion. Umbilical cord. Induction, growth, differentiation. Development of three germ lists.
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Development of body external shape. Development of skeleton, limbs. Development of muscles.
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Development of cardiovascular system. Development of lymphatic system.
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Development of urogenital system. Development of skin and its appendices. Development of endocrine system.
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Development of head and neck. Development of oral cavity and tongue. Main principles in development of digestive and respiratory systems.
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Development of PNS and PNS. Development of sense organs.
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Periods in embryogenesis. Germ cells. Spermatogenesis. Ovogenesis. The 1st week of embryogenesis.
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The 2d and 3d week of embryogenesis. Placentation.
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Development of skeleton, limbs and muscles. Development of heart, lymphatic system, urogenital system.
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Colloquium I: Topics from the 1st to 8th lectures. Slides of the 3rd and 5th and 7th week labs.
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Development of skin and endocrine system. Development of face, oral cavity and tongue.
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Development of digestive, respiratory and nerve system.
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Development of eye and ear.
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Colloquium II: Topics from the 9 to 11 lectures. Slides of the 10 and 12-week labs.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Pilmane M., Pļaviņa L., Kavak V. 2016. Embryology and Anatomy for Health Sciences. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. 511 lpp. ISBN-10: 9984793915, ISBN-13: 978-9984793917Suitable for English stream
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Pilmane M., Šūmahers G.-H. 2006. Medicīniskā embrioloģija. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. 335 lpp. ISBN10: 9984788024, ISBN13: 9789984788029. Latviešu valodā jaunāks, precīzāks, atkārtots izdevums nav pieejams. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams tā precizitātes dēļ un to ir sarakstījuši katedras docētāji.
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Sadler T.W. 2024. Langman's Medical Embryology. 15th Edition. LWW. 456 p. ISBN-10:1496383907, ISBN-13:978-1496383907Suitable for English stream
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Schoenwolf Gary C., Bleyl Steven B., Brauer Philip R., Francis-West Philippa H. 2021. Larsen's Human Embryology. 6th Edition. Churchill Livingstone. 560 p. ISBN-10:032369604X, ISBN-13:978-0323696043Suitable for English stream
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Moore Keith L., Persaud T. V. N., Torchia Mark G. 2024. The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology. 12th Edition. Saunders. 560 p. ISBN-10: 0323313388, ISBN-13: 978-0323313384Suitable for English stream
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Moore Keith L., Persaud T. V. N., Torchia Mark G. 2024. Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects. 11th Edition. Saunders. 350 p. ISBN-10:0323608493,ISBN-13:978-0323608497Suitable for English stream
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Carlson Bruce M. 2023. Human Embryology and Developmental Biology. 7th Edition. Saunders. 496 p. ISBN-10:0323523757, ISBN-13:978-0323523752Suitable for English stream
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Dudek Dr. Ronald W. 2013. High-Yield Embryology. 5th Edition. LWW. 176 p. ISBN-10: 1451176104, ISBN-13: 978-1451176100Suitable for English stream
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Slack Jonathan M. W. 2018. The Science of Stem Cells. 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell. 264 p. ISBN-10: 1119235154, ISBN-13: 978-1119235156Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
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Fehrenbach M., Popowics T. 2016. Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy. 4th Edition. Elsevier. 352 p. ISBN: 9780323675536Suitable for English stream
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Blechschmidt E. 2004. The Ontogenetic Basis of Human Anatomy: A Biodynamic Approach to Development from Conception to Birth. 2nd Edition. North Atlantic Books. 272 p. ISBN-10: 155643507X, ISBN-13: 978-1556435072Suitable for English stream
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Blechschmidt E., Gasser R.F. 2012. Biokinetics and Biodynamics of Human Differentiation: Principles and Applications. Reprint Edition. North Atlantic Books. 312 p. ISBN-10: 1583944524, ISBN-13: 978-1583944523Suitable for English stream
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Breedlove Marc S. 2017. Foundations of Neural Development. 1st Edition. Sinauer Associates is an imprint of Oxford University Press. 370 p. ISBN-10: 1605355798Suitable for English stream
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Cochard Larry R. 2024. Netter's Atlas of Human Embryology: Updated Edition. 1st Edition. Saunders. 288 p. ISBN-10: 1455739774, ISBN-13: 978-1455739776Suitable for English stream
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Dudek Dr. Ronald W. 2014. BRS Embryology. 6th Edition. LWW. 336 p. ISBN-10: 1451190387, ISBN-13: 978-1451190380Suitable for English stream
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England Marjorie A. 1990. Colour Atlas of Life Before Birth: Normal Fetal Development. Year Book Medical Pub. 224 p. ISBN-10: 0815131194, ISBN-13: 978-0815131199. Viena no retajām grāmatām, kur publicēti embriju 2D attēli un to histoloģiskās struktūras. Precīzs un korekts embrioloģisko struktūru attainojums un grāmatai nav atkārtota izdevuma.Suitable for English stream
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Hombría Castelli-Gair J., Bovolenta P. 2016. Organogenetic Gene Networks: Genetic Control of Organ Formation. 1st Edition. Springer. 376 p. ISBN-10: 3319427652, ISBN-13: 978-3319427652Suitable for English stream
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Lambert Wayne H., Wineski Lawrence E. 2010. Lippincott's Illustrated Q&A Review of Anatomy and Embryology. 1st Edition. LWW. 234 p. ISBN-10: 1605473154, ISBN-13: 978-1605473154Suitable for English stream
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Schoenwolf Gary C. 2007. Atlas of Descriptive Embryology. 7th Edition. Pearson. 300 p. ISBN-10: 0131585606, ISBN-13: 978-0131585607Suitable for English stream
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