39110 - HUMAN ANATOMY: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN BODY

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Jordi Sarola Gassiot

Trimester: First term

Credits: 6

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 1

• Spanish

The oral presentations in the classroom will be in Spanish and the practical seminars in Catalan.

There are documents in Spanish and English, as well as audiovisual materials in Spanish.

The subject of human anatomy, structure and function belongs to the basic training module 1 of the Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 

The aim of the subject is to provide students with the basic anatomical knowledge necessary for a correct development as a professional in the health sciences, as well as the specific knowledge of the different organs, devices and systems that make up the human body , both theoretically and practically through seminars. 

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. Concept and importance of anatomy. Methods and sources. Parts of which it consists. Constitution of the human body. Concept of organ, system and apparatus. Anatomical terminology. 

Topic 2. Anatomical position. Axes, planes and reference points. General and local terminology. 

Topic 3. Locomotive apparatus I. Concept. Generalitats about the bones. 

Topic 4. Locomotive apparatus II. Concept of joints and muscles. classification Study of the whole. 

Topic 5. Cardiocirculatory system. concept Generalitats Study of the whole heart and cardiovascular system. 

Topic 6. Respiratory track. concept Generalitats Study of the whole. 

Topic 7. Urinary system concept Generalitats Ensemble study. 

Topic 8. Male genital apparatus. Female genitalia. concept Generalitats 

Topic 9. Digestive system (I). concept Generalitats Study of the mouth. Oral vestibule palate 

Topic 10. Digestive system (II). Oral cavity: gums, teeth, tongue. Study of the floor of the mouth. 

Topic 11. Digestive system (III). Masticatory muscles. Temporomandibular joint. 

Topic 12. Digestive system (IV). Study of the salivary glands. classification 

Topic 13. Digestive system (V). Study of the pharynx: anatomical constitution. Internal configuration. 

Topic 14. Digestive system (VI). Esophagus: morphology. relationships 

Topic 15. Digestive system (VII). Stomach: morphology. relationships 

Topic 16. Digestive system (VIII). Duodenum, pancreas: morphology. relationships 

Topic 17. Digestive system (IX). Liver: morphology. relationships Study of the biliary tract. 

Topic 18. Digestive system (X). Small intestine: jejunum and ileum. Morphology relationships 

Topic 19. Digestive system (XI). large intestine Colon. Morphology relationships Study of the rectum. 

Topic 20. Digestive system (XII). lymphatic system Study of the spleen. Morphology relationships Constitution of the portal system. 

Topic 21. Nervous system (I). concept Generalitats classification Whole study of the cranial cavity. Telencephalon study. 

Topic 22. Nervous system (II). Study of diencephalon and mesencephalon. 

Topic 23. Nervous system (III). Study of the rhombencephalon. 

Topic 24. Nervous system (IV). Study of cranial pairs. concept classification distribution 

Topic 25. Nervous system (V). Study as a whole of the spinal cord. Anatomical constitution. motor ways Spinal nerves 

Topic 26. Nervous system (VI). Morphofunctional organization of the nervous system. Sensitive ways. motor ways gustatory pathway 

Topic 27. Nervous system (VII). Neurovegetative system. Sympathetic, parasympathetic and neuroenteric system. 

Topic 28. Endocrine system. Study as a whole. Morphofunctional organization. 

Topic 29. Surface anatomy. Body patterns 

Seminar 1. Anthropometry 1. 

Seminar 2. Anthropometry 2. 

Seminar 3. Anthropometry 3.  

Seminar 4. Anthropometry 4. 

The system for evaluating the skills and learning outcomes of this subject includes different evaluation activities for Subject 1 -
Basic Training:  

Evaluation of the virtual modality: 

A system of quantitative (from 0 to 10) and qualitative (suspended, approved, notable, excellent, honorary registration) is used according to RD 1125/2003.

In order for the exam grade to be averaged with the rest of the grades obtained during the course of the subject, it will be necessary to obtain a grade equal to or higher than 5 points out of a total of 10 points.

According to UPF regulations, students who have the option to make up the subject are those who have obtained a grade of "fail". If the subject is not passed, the only part that can be retaken is the exam, with an extraordinary exam (retake) within the same academic year.

The evaluation system and recovery period are detailed in the Learning Plan available in the virtual classroom at the beginning of the subject.

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 should be consulted to find out the specific conditions of use. 

Gerard Tortora, Bryan Derrickson. (2013). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (13th ed.). Pan American Medicine. 

Richard L. Drake, Wayne Vogl, Adam WM Mitchell - Gray. Anatomy for students - Elsevier Spain (2005)