Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NERVOUS SYSTEM ANATOMY and SENSE ORGANS | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 10 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Alper ATASEVER |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Alper ATASEVER |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To explain the anatomy of the nervous system, its functions and the anatomy of sensory organs. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the nervous system, neurons and their classification, neuroglia, receptors, central and peripheral nervous system,Peripheral nerves, spinal nerves, plexus, motor and sensory innervation,Medulla spinalis anatomy, spinal cord lamina, columna vertebralis, descending and ascending pathways, medulla spinalis blood supply,Brain stem anatomy, cranium anatomy, brain stem functions, nuclei in the brain stem, brain stem blood supply,Cerebellum anatomy, cerebellum nuclei, cerebellum functions, cerebellum afferent and efferent pathways,Cerebrum anatomy, cerebral cortex, cerebral hemispheres, telencephalon, diencephalon, thalamus, epithalamus, subthalamus, hypothalamus, ventriculus tertius, cerebral lobes,Cerebral cortex anatomy, Cerebral cortex functions, broadmann areas, limbic system structures and anatomy, connection pathways of the limbic system, limbic system function, formationio reticularis,Basal nuclei and their anatomy, functions of basal nuclei, afferent and efferent connections of basal nuclei,Cranial nerves, cranial nerve sensory and motor nuclei, innervation regions of cranial nerves and their functions,Thalamus and hypothalamus anatomy, thalamus and hypothalamus nuclei, thalamus and hypothalamus functions, thalamus and hypothalamus afferent and efferent nerve connections,Autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions and nerves, autonomic ganglia, autonomic nervous system functions, enteric nervous system, autonomic innervations, reflexes affected by the autonomic nervous system,Meninges, the divisions formed by the meninges (falx cerebri, cerebelli and tentorium cerebelli), the innervations of the meninges, the medulla spinalis membranes, the intervals between the brain and medulla spinalis membranes, clinical interventions,Ventricular system anatomy, interventricular connecting pathways, choroid plexus, relationship of ventricles with brain stem, cerebrospinal fluid, blood-brain barrier,Blood supply of the brain and spinal cord, cerebral arteries, polygon of Willi's, cerebral veins, dural sinuses and their drainage in the brain, arteries and veins of the spinal cord. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Describes the basic features and content of the nervous system. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 2. Defines peripheral nerves, spinal nerves, plexus formations and innervation areas, and dermatome areas. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 3. Describes the anatomy, ascending and descending pathways and blood supply of the spinal cord. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 4. Explains brainstem anatomy, nuclei, functions and connections. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 5. Defines the anatomy, connections and functions of the cerebellum. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 6. Describes the anatomy of the cerebrum, its regions, lobes and functions. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 7. Analyzes the cerebral cortex, broadmann areas, functions, limbic system structures and connections. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 8. Explains basal nuclei, their anatomy, connections and functions. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 9. Defines cranial nerves, their nuclei, innervation areas and functions. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 10. Describes the diencephalon structures and anatomy, thalamus and hypothalamus connections and functions. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 11. It determines the autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic departments, innervation areas, autonomic ganglia and associated reflexes. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 12. Evaluates the brain and spinal cord membranes, intermembrane spaces, cerebrospinal fluid and clinical interventions (e.g. lumbar puncture). | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 13. Explains ventricular system anatomy, location, interconnections, choroid plexus, CSF production and circulation, blood-brain barrier. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 14. Describe the arterial and venous circulation of the brain and spinal cord, the Willis polygon, the dural sinuses and drainage of the brain. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| Teaching Methods: | 11: Demonstration Method, 13: Case Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the nervous system, neurons and their classification, neuroglia, receptors, central and peripheral nervous system | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 1-57; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 386-397 |
| 2 | Peripheral nerves, spinal nerves, plexus, motor and sensory innervation | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 80-102; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 130-182 |
| 3 | Medulla spinalis anatomy, spinal cord lamina, columna vertebralis, descending and ascending pathways, medulla spinalis blood supply | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 131-163; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 425-441; Anatomy volume 2, p. 220-239 |
| 4 | Brain stem anatomy, cranium anatomy, brain stem functions, nuclei in the brain stem, brain stem blood supply | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 185-219; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 442-464 |
| 5 | Cerebellum anatomy, cerebellum nuclei, cerebellum functions, cerebellum afferent and efferent pathways | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 229-241; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 465-489 |
| 6 | Cerebrum anatomy, cerebral cortex, cerebral hemispheres, telencephalon, diencephalon, thalamus, epithalamus, subthalamus, hypothalamus, ventriculus tertius, cerebral lobes | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 249-267; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 512-539 |
| 7 | Cerebral cortex anatomy, Cerebral cortex functions, broadmann areas, limbic system structures and anatomy, connection pathways of the limbic system, limbic system function, formationio reticularis | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 279-306; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 512-539; Anatomy volume 2, p. 288-309 |
| 8 | Basal nuclei and their anatomy, functions of basal nuclei, afferent and efferent connections of basal nuclei | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 310-315; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 503-511 |
| 9 | Cranial nerves, cranial nerve sensory and motor nuclei, innervation regions of cranial nerves and their functions | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 323-349; Anatomy volume 2, p. 323-342 |
| 10 | Thalamus and hypothalamus anatomy, thalamus and hypothalamus nuclei, thalamus and hypothalamus functions, thalamus and hypothalamus afferent and efferent nerve connections | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 363-382; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 489-502 |
| 11 | Autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions and nerves, autonomic ganglia, autonomic nervous system functions, enteric nervous system, autonomic innervations, reflexes affected by the autonomic nervous system | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 387-407; Anatomy volume 2, p. 182-209 |
| 12 | Meninges, the divisions formed by the meninges (falx cerebri, cerebelli and tentorium cerebelli), the innervations of the meninges, the medulla spinalis membranes, the intervals between the brain and medulla spinalis membranes, clinical interventions | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 418-427; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 398-414 |
| 13 | Ventricular system anatomy, interventricular connecting pathways, choroid plexus, relationship of ventricles with brain stem, cerebrospinal fluid, blood-brain barrier | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 436-455; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 415-424 |
| 14 | Blood supply of the brain and spinal cord, cerebral arteries, polygon of Willi's, cerebral veins, dural sinuses and their drainage in the brain, arteries and veins of the spinal cord | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 464-475; Anatomy volume 2, p. 351-352 |
| Resources |
| Clinical Neuroanatomy, Richard S. Snell; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition; Anatomy volume 2, Kaplan Arıncı and Alaittin Elhan. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | The students will be able to recognize the tissues, organs and systems in the human body. | X | |||||
| 2 | - Know the basic functions of organs and systems and their basic functional aspects. | ||||||
| 3 | - Know the localization, surface projection and course of the bones, muscles, vessels, nerves and organs. | X | |||||
| 4 | - Identify organs and other structures on a cadaver. | X | |||||
| 5 | - Identify normal anatomic structures from radiogram, MR and CT images. | X | |||||
| 6 | - Have a general knowledge about basic diseases of the organs and systems. | X | |||||
| 7 | - Evaluate certain clinical problems that can be explained on the basis of anatomical knowledge. | X | |||||
| 8 | - Grasp the relation between the anatomy discipline and other basic medical and clinical disciplines | X | |||||
| 9 | Able to prepare questions for scientific research, develop hypothesis and methods. | X | |||||
| 10 | Able to know how to dissect different parts of a cadaver. | X | |||||
| 11 | Able to present on the topics of their branch and the scientific data they assessed | ||||||
| 12 | Able to design research and develop it into a project and present it. Able to issue the interim and final report keeping track of the project | X | |||||
| 13 | Can turn scientific research results into articles. | X | |||||
| 14 | Develop their own way of learning, practicing lifelong learning in their field of study. | X | |||||
| 15 | Able to follow international publications in their own field using at least one foreign language effectively. | X | |||||
| 16 | Able to make use of computers and the internet to access knowledge effectively. | X | |||||
| 17 | Able to form trust based relationships with students. | X | |||||
| 18 | Able to exchange views on related field of study and scientific research topics with others. | X | |||||
| 19 | Work in a team responsibility. | X | |||||
| 20 | Able to use Scientific databases effectively. | X | |||||
| 21 | Able to read, analyze and evaluate scientific data critically. | X | |||||
| 22 | Able to develop questions for the scientific research, hypothesis and methodology. | X | |||||
| 23 | Able to present, share and discuss research data effectively. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Quiz | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 7 | 3 | 21 | |||
| General Exam | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 13 | 2 | 26 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 299 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(299/30) | 10 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NERVOUS SYSTEM ANATOMY and SENSE ORGANS | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 10 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Alper ATASEVER |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Alper ATASEVER |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To explain the anatomy of the nervous system, its functions and the anatomy of sensory organs. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the nervous system, neurons and their classification, neuroglia, receptors, central and peripheral nervous system,Peripheral nerves, spinal nerves, plexus, motor and sensory innervation,Medulla spinalis anatomy, spinal cord lamina, columna vertebralis, descending and ascending pathways, medulla spinalis blood supply,Brain stem anatomy, cranium anatomy, brain stem functions, nuclei in the brain stem, brain stem blood supply,Cerebellum anatomy, cerebellum nuclei, cerebellum functions, cerebellum afferent and efferent pathways,Cerebrum anatomy, cerebral cortex, cerebral hemispheres, telencephalon, diencephalon, thalamus, epithalamus, subthalamus, hypothalamus, ventriculus tertius, cerebral lobes,Cerebral cortex anatomy, Cerebral cortex functions, broadmann areas, limbic system structures and anatomy, connection pathways of the limbic system, limbic system function, formationio reticularis,Basal nuclei and their anatomy, functions of basal nuclei, afferent and efferent connections of basal nuclei,Cranial nerves, cranial nerve sensory and motor nuclei, innervation regions of cranial nerves and their functions,Thalamus and hypothalamus anatomy, thalamus and hypothalamus nuclei, thalamus and hypothalamus functions, thalamus and hypothalamus afferent and efferent nerve connections,Autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions and nerves, autonomic ganglia, autonomic nervous system functions, enteric nervous system, autonomic innervations, reflexes affected by the autonomic nervous system,Meninges, the divisions formed by the meninges (falx cerebri, cerebelli and tentorium cerebelli), the innervations of the meninges, the medulla spinalis membranes, the intervals between the brain and medulla spinalis membranes, clinical interventions,Ventricular system anatomy, interventricular connecting pathways, choroid plexus, relationship of ventricles with brain stem, cerebrospinal fluid, blood-brain barrier,Blood supply of the brain and spinal cord, cerebral arteries, polygon of Willi's, cerebral veins, dural sinuses and their drainage in the brain, arteries and veins of the spinal cord. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Describes the basic features and content of the nervous system. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 2. Defines peripheral nerves, spinal nerves, plexus formations and innervation areas, and dermatome areas. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 3. Describes the anatomy, ascending and descending pathways and blood supply of the spinal cord. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 4. Explains brainstem anatomy, nuclei, functions and connections. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 5. Defines the anatomy, connections and functions of the cerebellum. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 6. Describes the anatomy of the cerebrum, its regions, lobes and functions. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 7. Analyzes the cerebral cortex, broadmann areas, functions, limbic system structures and connections. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 8. Explains basal nuclei, their anatomy, connections and functions. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 9. Defines cranial nerves, their nuclei, innervation areas and functions. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 10. Describes the diencephalon structures and anatomy, thalamus and hypothalamus connections and functions. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 11. It determines the autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic departments, innervation areas, autonomic ganglia and associated reflexes. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 12. Evaluates the brain and spinal cord membranes, intermembrane spaces, cerebrospinal fluid and clinical interventions (e.g. lumbar puncture). | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 13. Explains ventricular system anatomy, location, interconnections, choroid plexus, CSF production and circulation, blood-brain barrier. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| 14. Describe the arterial and venous circulation of the brain and spinal cord, the Willis polygon, the dural sinuses and drainage of the brain. | 11, 13, 9 | A, D |
| Teaching Methods: | 11: Demonstration Method, 13: Case Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the nervous system, neurons and their classification, neuroglia, receptors, central and peripheral nervous system | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 1-57; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 386-397 |
| 2 | Peripheral nerves, spinal nerves, plexus, motor and sensory innervation | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 80-102; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 130-182 |
| 3 | Medulla spinalis anatomy, spinal cord lamina, columna vertebralis, descending and ascending pathways, medulla spinalis blood supply | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 131-163; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 425-441; Anatomy volume 2, p. 220-239 |
| 4 | Brain stem anatomy, cranium anatomy, brain stem functions, nuclei in the brain stem, brain stem blood supply | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 185-219; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 442-464 |
| 5 | Cerebellum anatomy, cerebellum nuclei, cerebellum functions, cerebellum afferent and efferent pathways | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 229-241; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 465-489 |
| 6 | Cerebrum anatomy, cerebral cortex, cerebral hemispheres, telencephalon, diencephalon, thalamus, epithalamus, subthalamus, hypothalamus, ventriculus tertius, cerebral lobes | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 249-267; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 512-539 |
| 7 | Cerebral cortex anatomy, Cerebral cortex functions, broadmann areas, limbic system structures and anatomy, connection pathways of the limbic system, limbic system function, formationio reticularis | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 279-306; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 512-539; Anatomy volume 2, p. 288-309 |
| 8 | Basal nuclei and their anatomy, functions of basal nuclei, afferent and efferent connections of basal nuclei | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 310-315; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 503-511 |
| 9 | Cranial nerves, cranial nerve sensory and motor nuclei, innervation regions of cranial nerves and their functions | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 323-349; Anatomy volume 2, p. 323-342 |
| 10 | Thalamus and hypothalamus anatomy, thalamus and hypothalamus nuclei, thalamus and hypothalamus functions, thalamus and hypothalamus afferent and efferent nerve connections | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 363-382; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 489-502 |
| 11 | Autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions and nerves, autonomic ganglia, autonomic nervous system functions, enteric nervous system, autonomic innervations, reflexes affected by the autonomic nervous system | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 387-407; Anatomy volume 2, p. 182-209 |
| 12 | Meninges, the divisions formed by the meninges (falx cerebri, cerebelli and tentorium cerebelli), the innervations of the meninges, the medulla spinalis membranes, the intervals between the brain and medulla spinalis membranes, clinical interventions | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 418-427; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 398-414 |
| 13 | Ventricular system anatomy, interventricular connecting pathways, choroid plexus, relationship of ventricles with brain stem, cerebrospinal fluid, blood-brain barrier | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 436-455; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 415-424 |
| 14 | Blood supply of the brain and spinal cord, cerebral arteries, polygon of Willi's, cerebral veins, dural sinuses and their drainage in the brain, arteries and veins of the spinal cord | Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 464-475; Anatomy volume 2, p. 351-352 |
| Resources |
| Clinical Neuroanatomy, Richard S. Snell; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition; Anatomy volume 2, Kaplan Arıncı and Alaittin Elhan. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | The students will be able to recognize the tissues, organs and systems in the human body. | X | |||||
| 2 | - Know the basic functions of organs and systems and their basic functional aspects. | ||||||
| 3 | - Know the localization, surface projection and course of the bones, muscles, vessels, nerves and organs. | X | |||||
| 4 | - Identify organs and other structures on a cadaver. | X | |||||
| 5 | - Identify normal anatomic structures from radiogram, MR and CT images. | X | |||||
| 6 | - Have a general knowledge about basic diseases of the organs and systems. | X | |||||
| 7 | - Evaluate certain clinical problems that can be explained on the basis of anatomical knowledge. | X | |||||
| 8 | - Grasp the relation between the anatomy discipline and other basic medical and clinical disciplines | X | |||||
| 9 | Able to prepare questions for scientific research, develop hypothesis and methods. | X | |||||
| 10 | Able to know how to dissect different parts of a cadaver. | X | |||||
| 11 | Able to present on the topics of their branch and the scientific data they assessed | ||||||
| 12 | Able to design research and develop it into a project and present it. Able to issue the interim and final report keeping track of the project | X | |||||
| 13 | Can turn scientific research results into articles. | X | |||||
| 14 | Develop their own way of learning, practicing lifelong learning in their field of study. | X | |||||
| 15 | Able to follow international publications in their own field using at least one foreign language effectively. | X | |||||
| 16 | Able to make use of computers and the internet to access knowledge effectively. | X | |||||
| 17 | Able to form trust based relationships with students. | X | |||||
| 18 | Able to exchange views on related field of study and scientific research topics with others. | X | |||||
| 19 | Work in a team responsibility. | X | |||||
| 20 | Able to use Scientific databases effectively. | X | |||||
| 21 | Able to read, analyze and evaluate scientific data critically. | X | |||||
| 22 | Able to develop questions for the scientific research, hypothesis and methodology. | X | |||||
| 23 | Able to present, share and discuss research data effectively. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |