23132 - HUMAN ANATOMY III

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Marc Terradellas Fernández

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 6

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 1

• Catalan

The subject HUMAN ANATOMY III is based on and expands on the previous subjects HUMAN ANATOMY I and HUMAN ANATOMY II with the following contents: teaching the musculoskeletal system of the skull, neck, masticatory muscles, spine, thorax and abdomen. The detailed study of the NERVOUS SYSTEM is essential for the clinical practice of physiotherapy, not only in the specialty of neurophysiotherapy but also in a musculoskeletal approach. It must be borne in mind that there is a reciprocal influence between the musculoskeletal, nervous and visceral systems.

The distribution of the theoretical and/or practical contents of the subject can be consulted in the schedule and sections of the corresponding virtual classroom before it begins.
This subject aims to introduce the gender perspective in its content and development. In addition, the objectives are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations.
The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others.

Topic 1. Anatomy of the head, neck and trunk

• Skull bones
• Pits, holes and cavities of the skull
• Joints and muscles of the head
• Spine and bones of the chest
• Joints and muscles of the neck and trunk
• Vessels and nerves of the neck and trunk

Topic 2. Nervous system

• Generalities
• Brain
  1. Brain
  2. cerebellum
  3. Brain stem
• Cranial nerves
• Spinal cord
• Meninges
• Vascularization

PRACTICES:

• Anatomical palpation of structures related to the term's syllabus.
• Seminar: Group activities to deepen the anatomical knowledge of the term's syllabus.

This subject may consider the following indicators detailed in the following table in its evaluation proposal:

A system of quantitative (from 0 to 10) and qualitative (suspended, approved, notable, excellent, honorary registration) is used according to RD 1125/2003.
The subjects will have evaluation and recovery activities in accordance with the teaching guide and the subject's learning plan, published in their virtual classroom and which will establish the necessary requirements to be able to participate.
In accordance with current UPF regulations, all students who, having participated in the learning and assessment activities during the term, have obtained a failing grade for the corresponding subject in the quarterly assessment may participate in the recovery process . Those who have not participated in the learning and assessment activities or who have waived the assessment will not be able to participate. If the grade is "not submitted", you will not be able to opt for recovery and therefore the subject will have to be taken again in its entirety in the following academic year.
Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the center's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this subject is regulated in the Learning Plan. It must be consulted to find out the specific conditions of use. 

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