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Study Course Description

Human Anatomy

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
MK_076
Branch of Science
Basic medicine
ECTS
5.00
Target Audience
Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Morphology
Contacts

Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, aaiak@rsu.lv, +371 67061551

About Study Course

Objective

To acquire knowledge and understanding about the structure and functional role of the human body, providing the basis for the knowledge necessary for further studies.

Preliminary Knowledge

All biology disciplines at secondary school level.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students are able to outline and explain the structure of the human body and the topography of anatomical structures in the body; can assess the similarities, differences and meanings of organs; are able to correctly, clearly and unambiguously explain the most important concepts and regularities; can answer the questions related to the structure of the human body, combining and applying basic knowledge acquired in specific situations; can define part of the anatomical terms in Latin.

Skills

1.Student will recognize and be able to demonstrate the skeletal bones, joints, muscles, organs and anatomical structures of the nervous system in natural preparations and other visual materials; will be able to work with special literature.

Competences

1.Student will be able to use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge, skillfully explaining and demonstrating various anatomical structures in natural preparations and visual aids.

Assessment

Individual work

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Individual work

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Attendance in the lectures and practical classes; preparation for tests (tests, seminars and colloquia) according to the content of the study course; preparation for the end of the study course; individual and group work; work with study materials, study literature (research, analysis), RSU e-study materials; presentation of the results of practical work; execution of specific tasks; presentation of works; attendance in the consultations on the content of the course.

Examination

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Examination

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To successfully acquire the study course material and prepare for the final examination of the study course, the student performs the following activities: 1. Active participation in practical classes and seminars, passing tests and colloquiums provided for in them (20%). 2. The regular and constant acquisition of the mentioned theoretical literature (10%). 3. Oral presentation of independent work (20%). 4. Oral exam (50%). Actively participate in practical classes and seminars, pass the planned tests and colloquiums. Requirements: The student actively participates in all practical classes and seminars, productively participates in discussions of the situation analysis on a specific issue, problem, can substantiate and defend his / her opinion, uses appropriate terminology and refers to the read literature sources. Pass the planned tests and colloquiums successfully and on time. Independently read the indicated literature sources and prepare a report or presentation on a specific topic. Requirements: To acquaint other students with a specific topic, using comprehensible, sequential information and emphasizing the most important, supplementing the story with examples and illustrating with appropriate teaching aids. During the report or presentation, try to involve the other classmates by asking them separate questions or tasks, and at the end make a summary of the specific topic. Exam grade is applied only for students who have passed all the requirements and tests of the course. Exam grade is cumulative.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
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ĀSNFF, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 1ST SEMESTER: Introduction into human anatomy, research methods, main principles of human body composition. Main periods of the ontogenesis. Groups of the tissue.
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Skeletal system: skeleton, functions, classification. Bones of the trunk and their joints.
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Bone as an organ (structure, chemical composition, growth). Types of the bones, joints. Anatomy of the articular joint.
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Skeleton of the extremities: bones and their joints. Skull: classification, bones, changes according to the age.
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Muscular system: main muscular groups, their functions.
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Muscle as an organ: structure, classification, functions, additional structures. Tone, strength, work of the muscles.
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Seminar: groups of the tissue, passive and active apparatuses of the movements.
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Systems of the internal organs, their characteristics, functions. Endocrine system: glands, topography, functions.
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Respiratory system: organs, structure, functions. Mechanism of the respiration.
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Sense organs: classification, structure, functions.
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Oral cavity: organs, structure, functions. Digestive processes in the oral cavity. Tongue, esophagus, stomach: structure, functions.
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Blood circulation system: blood vessels, their classification, structure and functions. Arteries, their location and supply.
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Small and large intestines: classification, structure, functions in different parts. Liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, pancreas: structure, functions.
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Veins, their location. Portal vein, anastomoses between veins. Lymphatic system: structure, functions.
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Urinary system: organs, structure, functions. Differences according to the gender. Female and male genital system: organs, structure, functions.
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Endocrine system and sensory organs: structure, functions.
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Colloquium: systems of the internal organs, endocrine system and sense organs.
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Central nervous system (CNS): classification, functions. Ventricles of the brain and coverings. Circulation of the liquor.
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Heart: structure, conduction system. Pericardium. The largest blood vessels of the systemic circulation, their topography and supply areas.
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Peripheral nervous system: structure, functions.
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Seminar: blood circulation system and lymphatic system.
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Autonomic nervous system (ANS): classification, functions. Parasympathic nervous system. Sympathetic nervous system. Innervation of the internal organs.
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Central nervous system.
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Central nervous system.
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Peripheral nervous system. Autonomic nervous system (ANS).
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Colloquium: central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
52 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
PART-TIME
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  1. Lecture

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SSNFFN, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 2ND SEMESTER: 1st topic: Groups of the tissue and their characterictics. Locomotor system. 2nd topic: Systems of the internal organs. 3rd topic: Sense organs. 4th topic: Glands of the inner secretion and Circulatory system - 1st part. 5th topic: Circulatory system - 2nd part. 6th topic: Nervous system – 1st and 2nd parts.
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SSNFFN, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 2ND SEMESTER: 1st topic: Groups of the tissue and their characterictics. Locomotor system. 2nd topic: Systems of the internal organs. 3rd topic: Sense organs. 4th topic: Glands of the inner secretion and Circulatory system - 1st part. 5th topic: Circulatory system - 2nd part. 6th topic: Nervous system – 1st and 2nd parts.
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SSNFFN, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 2ND SEMESTER: 1st topic: Groups of the tissue and their characterictics. Locomotor system. 2nd topic: Systems of the internal organs. 3rd topic: Sense organs. 4th topic: Glands of the inner secretion and Circulatory system - 1st part. 5th topic: Circulatory system - 2nd part. 6th topic: Nervous system – 1st and 2nd parts.
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SSNFFN, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 2ND SEMESTER: 1st topic: Groups of the tissue and their characterictics. Locomotor system. 2nd topic: Systems of the internal organs. 3rd topic: Sense organs. 4th topic: Glands of the inner secretion and Circulatory system - 1st part. 5th topic: Circulatory system - 2nd part. 6th topic: Nervous system – 1st and 2nd parts.
  1. Lecture

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SSNFFN, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 2ND SEMESTER: 1st topic: Groups of the tissue and their characterictics. Locomotor system. 2nd topic: Systems of the internal organs. 3rd topic: Sense organs. 4th topic: Glands of the inner secretion and Circulatory system - 1st part. 5th topic: Circulatory system - 2nd part. 6th topic: Nervous system – 1st and 2nd parts.
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SSNFFN, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 2ND SEMESTER: 1st topic: Groups of the tissue and their characterictics. Locomotor system. 2nd topic: Systems of the internal organs. 3rd topic: Sense organs. 4th topic: Glands of the inner secretion and Circulatory system - 1st part. 5th topic: Circulatory system - 2nd part. 6th topic: Nervous system – 1st and 2nd parts.
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ĀSNFFN, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 2ND SEMESTER: 1st topic: Locomotor system. Sensory organs. Respiratory system. Digestive system. Urinary system. Female and male genital system: composition. 2nd topic: Circulatory system. Central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system. Glands of the inner secretion.
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ĀSNFFN, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 2ND SEMESTER: 1st topic: Locomotor system. Sensory organs. Respiratory system. Digestive system. Urinary system. Female and male genital system: composition. 2nd topic: Circulatory system. Central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system. Glands of the inner secretion.
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ĀSNFFN, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 2ND SEMESTER: 1st topic: Locomotor system. Sensory organs. Respiratory system. Digestive system. Urinary system. Female and male genital system: composition. 2nd topic: Circulatory system. Central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system. Glands of the inner secretion.
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ĀSNFFN, 1ST STUDY YEAR, 2ND SEMESTER: 1st topic: Locomotor system. Sensory organs. Respiratory system. Digestive system. Urinary system. Female and male genital system: composition. 2nd topic: Circulatory system. Central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system. Glands of the inner secretion.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Parkers, S. 2016. Cilvēka ķermenis. 2. izd. Rīga : Zvaigzne ABC. (tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)

2.

Tenbergs, G. un Stalte, K. 2018. Cilvēka ķermenis : Ilustrētā enciklopēdija. Dorling Kindersley Limited. Rīga : Zvaigzne ABC. (tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)

3.

Žagare, R. u.c. 2009. Cilvēka anatomija : Metodiskās rekomendācijas studentiem. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. Anatomijas un antropoloģijas institūts. Rīga : RSU. (iekļauts mācību pamatmateriāls; tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)

4.

Gilroy A. M., MacPherson B. R., Schuenke M., Schulte E. and Schumacher U. 2016. Atlas of Anatomy. 3rd ed. New York ; Stuttgart : Thieme.

5.

Netter, F. 2018. Atlas of human anatomy. Netter basic science. 7th ed. Elsevier.

6.

Pilmane, M., Pļaviņa, L. and Kavak, V. 2016. Embryology and anatomy for health sciences. Rīga : Rīga Stradiņš University.

7.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students

8.

Gilroy A. M., MacPherson B. R., Schuenke M., Schulte E. and Schumacher U. 2016. Atlas of Anatomy. 3rd ed. New York ; Stuttgart : Thieme.

9.

Netter, F. 2018. Atlas of human anatomy. Netter basic science. 7th ed. Elsevier.

Additional Reading

1.

Balodis, V. Ģ. u.c. 2015. Rokasgrāmata bioloģijā. Rīga : Zvaigzne ABC. (tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)

2.

Eglīte, K. 2020. Anatomija. 1. daļa, Skelets un muskuļi : mācību līdzeklis bioloģijas, pedagoģijas, optometrijas, farmācijas un citās ne medicīnas studiju programmās. 7. izd. Rīga : LU Akadēmiskais apgāds. (tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)

3.

Eglīte, K. 2020. Anatomija. 2. daļa, Asinsrites sistēma, iekšējie orgāni, nervu sistēma, sensoriskā sistēma : Mācību līdzeklis bioloģijas, pedagoģijas, optometrijas, farmācijas un citās ne medicīnas studiju programmās. 5. izd. Rīga : LU Akadēmiskais apgāds. (tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)

4.

Roomans, G., Kažoka, D. un Pilmane, M. 2019. Klīniskā anatomija medicīnas studentiem. Rīga : Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. (tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)

5.

Drake, R. L., Vogl, A. W., Mitchell, A. W. M., Tibbitts, R. M., Richardson, P. E. and Horn, A. 2020. Gray's atlas of anatomy. 3rd ed. Philadelphia : Elsevier.

6.

Hansen, J. 2018. Netter's Clinical Anatomy (Netter Basic Science). Philadelphia : Elsevier.

7.

Paulsen, F. and Waschke, J. 2018. Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Vol. 2, 16th ed. English/Latin: Internal Organs. Urban & Fischer.

8.

Waschke, J. and Paulsen, F. 2018. Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Vol. 1, 16th ed. English/Latin: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System. Urban & Fischer.

9.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students

10.

Drake, R. L., Vogl, A. W., Mitchell, A. W. M., Tibbitts, R. M., Richardson, P. E. and Horn, A. 2020. Gray's atlas of anatomy. 3rd ed. Philadelphia : Elsevier.

11.

Waschke, J. and Paulsen, F. 2018. Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Vol. 1, 16th ed. English/Latin: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System. Urban & Fischer.

Other Information Sources

1.

Anatomijas e-studiju materiāli, Web resursi, licencētas programmas, mācību CD un DVD. (tikai latviešu plūsmas studijām)

2.

All lectures and lab notes/handouts in the e-studies, WEB links, licensed programs, Anatomy CD and DVD.