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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
NERVOUS SYSTEM ANATOMY-Fall Semester3+0314
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelThird Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Alper ATASEVER
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Alper ATASEVER
Assistant(s)
AimTo learn the structures and functions of the central nervous system, to comprehend the basic function of the nervous system and to have information about common diseases related to the nervous system.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to the nervous system, neurons, central and peripheral nervous system,Peripheral nerves, spinal nerves, plexuses, motor and sensory innervation,Medulla spinalis anatomy, spinal cord laminae, columna vertebralis, descending and ascending pathways, spinal cord blood supply,Brain stem anatomy, cranium anatomy, brain stem functions, cranial nerve entry, nuclei in the brain stem, brain stem reflexes, brain stem blood supply,Cerebellum anatomy, cerebellum nuclei, cerebellar cortex and its internal structure, cerebellum functions, cerebellum afferent and efferent pathways, cerebellum blood supply, Cerebellar lesions and symptoms,Cerebrum anatomy, cerebral cortex, cerebral hemispheres, telencephalon, nerve fibers of telencephalon, diencephalon, ventriculus tertius, cerebral lobes, cerebral dominance,Cerebral cortex anatomy, Cerebral cortex functions, broadmann areas, Limbic system structures and anatomy, connection pathways of the limbic system, limbic system function, rhinencephalon, olfactory pathways, hippocampus formation, formation reticularis,Basal nuclei and their anatomy, functions of basal nuclei, basal
afferent and efferent connections of nuclei,Cranial nerves, cranial nerve sensory and motor nuclei, innervation regions and functions of cranial nerves, cranial nerve lesions,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,The meninges (meninges), the divisions formed by the meninges (falx cerebri, cerebelli and tentorium cerebelli), the innervations of the meninges, the medulla spinalis membranes, the spaces between the brain and medulla spinalis membranes, hematomas and their relationship with the membranes, clinical interventions,Ventricular system anatomy, interventricular connection pathways, choroid plexus, relationship between ventricles and brain stem, cerebrospinal fluid production and circulation, blood-brain barrier,Blood supply of the brain and spinal cord, cerebral arteries, polygon of willis, cerebral veins, dural sinuses and their drainage in the brain, neural structures in and around the sinus cavernosus, arteries and veins of the spinal cord.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Shows the basic features and content of the nervous system, the structures of the central and peripheral nervous system11, 9A, D
It explains the plexus formations of the spinal nerves and the nuclei of the cranial nerves, their innervation areas, functions and lesions, which are structures belonging to the peripheral nervous system.11, 16, 9A, D
Matches the anatomy and connections of the spinal cord with clinical symptoms10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 9A, D
Describes the anatomy, nuclei, functions, connections and lesions of the brain stem11, 23, 9A, D
Matches cerebellum anatomy and connections with clinical symptoms10, 11, 16, 19, 4, 5, 9A, D
Explains cerebral cortex, broadmann areas, functions, limbic system structures and connections, hippocampus formation and reticular formation.11, 16, 23, 4, 5, 9A, D
Analyzes the basal nuclei, their anatomy, connections, functions and the relationship between lesions.10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9A, D
Matches the anatomy of diencephalon structures with clinical lesions.10, 11, 13, 19, 5, 9A, D
Analyses utonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, innervation regions, autonomic ganglia and associated reflexes11, 16, 23, 9A, D
Explains the brain and spinal cord membranes, intermembrane spaces, ventricular system anatomy, location, interconnections, choroid plexus, CSF production and circulation, and clinical interventions..11, 13, 16, 23, 9A, D
Defines arterial and venous circulation of brain and spinal cord, polygon of willis, dural sinuses and drainage of the brain.11, 16, 23, 4, 9A, D
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to the nervous system, neurons, central and peripheral nervous systemClinical neuroanatomy, p. 1-57; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 386-397
2Peripheral nerves, spinal nerves, plexuses, motor and sensory innervationClinical neuroanatomy, p. 80-102; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 130-182
3Medulla spinalis anatomy, spinal cord laminae, columna vertebralis, descending and ascending pathways, spinal cord blood supplyClinical neuroanatomy, p. 131-163; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 425-441; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 220-239
4Brain stem anatomy, cranium anatomy, brain stem functions, cranial nerve entry, nuclei in the brain stem, brain stem reflexes, brain stem blood supplyClinical neuroanatomy, p. 185-219; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 442-464; Sobotta subject book, Volume 2, p. 683-684
5Cerebellum anatomy, cerebellum nuclei, cerebellar cortex and its internal structure, cerebellum functions, cerebellum afferent and efferent pathways, cerebellum blood supply, Cerebellar lesions and symptomsClinical neuroanatomy, p. 229-241, Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 465-489; Sobotta subject book, Volume 2, p. 687-690
6Cerebrum anatomy, cerebral cortex, cerebral hemispheres, telencephalon, nerve fibers of telencephalon, diencephalon, ventriculus tertius, cerebral lobes, cerebral dominanceClinical neuroanatomy, p. 249-267; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 512-539, Sobotta subject book, Volume 2, p. 648-654
7Cerebral cortex anatomy, Cerebral cortex functions, broadmann areas, Limbic system structures and anatomy, connection pathways of the limbic system, limbic system function, rhinencephalon, olfactory pathways, hippocampus formation, formation reticularisClinical neuroanatomy, p. 279-306; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, pp. 512-539; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 288-309, Sobotta subject book, Volume 2, p. 654-662
8Basal nuclei and their anatomy, functions of basal nuclei, basal
afferent and efferent connections of nuclei
Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 310-315; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 503-511
9Cranial nerves, cranial nerve sensory and motor nuclei, innervation regions and functions of cranial nerves, cranial nerve lesionsClinical neuroanatomy, p. 323-349; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 323-342; Sobotta subject book, Volume 2, p. 690-72
10Thalamus and hypothalamus anatomy, thalamus and hypothalamus nuclei, thalamus and hypothalamus functions, thalamus and hypothalamus afferent and efferent nerve connectionsClinical neuroanatomy, p. 363-382; Gray's Anatomy 42nd ed., p. 489-502
11Autonomic 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 systemClinical neuroanatomy, p. 387-407, Anatomy Vol. 2, p. 182-209
12The meninges (meninges), the divisions formed by the meninges (falx cerebri, cerebelli and tentorium cerebelli), the innervations of the meninges, the medulla spinalis membranes, the spaces between the brain and medulla spinalis membranes, hematomas and their relationship with the membranes, clinical interventionsClinical neuroanatomy, p. 418-427; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 398-414
13Ventricular system anatomy, interventricular connection pathways, choroid plexus, relationship between ventricles and brain stem, cerebrospinal fluid production and circulation, blood-brain barrierClinical neuroanatomy, p. 436-455; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 415-424
14Blood supply of the brain and spinal cord, cerebral arteries, polygon of willis, cerebral veins, dural sinuses and their drainage in the brain, neural structures in and around the sinus cavernosus, arteries and veins of the spinal cordClinical neuroanatomy, p. 464-475; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 351-352, the book of sobotta monu, Vol. 2, p. 702
Resources
1-Clinical Neuroanatomy, Richard S. Snell; 2-Gray's anatomy 42nd edition; 3-Anatomy volume 2, Kaplan Arıncı and Alaittin Elhan 4-Sobotta Anatomy Subject Book, Volume 2
1-Functional neuroanatomy Doğan Taner ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı !. Baskı 1998 2-Functional neuaroanatomy Prof Dr Fahri DereNobel Kitabevi Adana2000

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
He/she knows the basic functions and working mechanisms of organs and systems and can explain each system as a course subject.
X
2
He/she can dissect different parts of cadavers alone, identify organs and other structures on them, and lecture on them
X
3
He/she can design a project on a subject individually, take an active role in that project, compose a scientific article, and publish.
X
4
She/he can take an active role in multidisciplinary studies related to her/his branch.
X
5
He/she can identify normal anatomical structures on radiogram, MR and CT images and provide anatomical explanations for pathological conditions
X
6
He/she understands the relationship of anatomy with other basic medicine and clinical branches and takes part in projects.
X
7
He/she can speak at least one foreign language effectively, he/she can follow international publications in his/her branch or other branchs.
X
8
He/she can understand the topographic anatomy, surface projections and courses of organs and structures.
X
9
He/she can can make a presentation about his/her branch or other researchers branchs.
X
10
He/she can analyzes herself/himself by following current research topics.
X
11
He/she effectively fulfills the responsibility given within the team in multidisciplinary studies.
X
12
He/she can solve clinical problems and explain anatomically.
X
13
He/she can define the basic microanatomical structures in the human body, tissues, organs and systems.
X
14
He/she can make trust-based relationships with students and get them interest in the lesson.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving14684
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project1415210
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam14848
General Exam14848
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)418
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(418/30)14
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
NERVOUS SYSTEM ANATOMY-Fall Semester3+0314
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelThird Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Alper ATASEVER
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Alper ATASEVER
Assistant(s)
AimTo learn the structures and functions of the central nervous system, to comprehend the basic function of the nervous system and to have information about common diseases related to the nervous system.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to the nervous system, neurons, central and peripheral nervous system,Peripheral nerves, spinal nerves, plexuses, motor and sensory innervation,Medulla spinalis anatomy, spinal cord laminae, columna vertebralis, descending and ascending pathways, spinal cord blood supply,Brain stem anatomy, cranium anatomy, brain stem functions, cranial nerve entry, nuclei in the brain stem, brain stem reflexes, brain stem blood supply,Cerebellum anatomy, cerebellum nuclei, cerebellar cortex and its internal structure, cerebellum functions, cerebellum afferent and efferent pathways, cerebellum blood supply, Cerebellar lesions and symptoms,Cerebrum anatomy, cerebral cortex, cerebral hemispheres, telencephalon, nerve fibers of telencephalon, diencephalon, ventriculus tertius, cerebral lobes, cerebral dominance,Cerebral cortex anatomy, Cerebral cortex functions, broadmann areas, Limbic system structures and anatomy, connection pathways of the limbic system, limbic system function, rhinencephalon, olfactory pathways, hippocampus formation, formation reticularis,Basal nuclei and their anatomy, functions of basal nuclei, basal
afferent and efferent connections of nuclei,Cranial nerves, cranial nerve sensory and motor nuclei, innervation regions and functions of cranial nerves, cranial nerve lesions,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,The meninges (meninges), the divisions formed by the meninges (falx cerebri, cerebelli and tentorium cerebelli), the innervations of the meninges, the medulla spinalis membranes, the spaces between the brain and medulla spinalis membranes, hematomas and their relationship with the membranes, clinical interventions,Ventricular system anatomy, interventricular connection pathways, choroid plexus, relationship between ventricles and brain stem, cerebrospinal fluid production and circulation, blood-brain barrier,Blood supply of the brain and spinal cord, cerebral arteries, polygon of willis, cerebral veins, dural sinuses and their drainage in the brain, neural structures in and around the sinus cavernosus, arteries and veins of the spinal cord.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Shows the basic features and content of the nervous system, the structures of the central and peripheral nervous system11, 9A, D
It explains the plexus formations of the spinal nerves and the nuclei of the cranial nerves, their innervation areas, functions and lesions, which are structures belonging to the peripheral nervous system.11, 16, 9A, D
Matches the anatomy and connections of the spinal cord with clinical symptoms10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 9A, D
Describes the anatomy, nuclei, functions, connections and lesions of the brain stem11, 23, 9A, D
Matches cerebellum anatomy and connections with clinical symptoms10, 11, 16, 19, 4, 5, 9A, D
Explains cerebral cortex, broadmann areas, functions, limbic system structures and connections, hippocampus formation and reticular formation.11, 16, 23, 4, 5, 9A, D
Analyzes the basal nuclei, their anatomy, connections, functions and the relationship between lesions.10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9A, D
Matches the anatomy of diencephalon structures with clinical lesions.10, 11, 13, 19, 5, 9A, D
Analyses utonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, innervation regions, autonomic ganglia and associated reflexes11, 16, 23, 9A, D
Explains the brain and spinal cord membranes, intermembrane spaces, ventricular system anatomy, location, interconnections, choroid plexus, CSF production and circulation, and clinical interventions..11, 13, 16, 23, 9A, D
Defines arterial and venous circulation of brain and spinal cord, polygon of willis, dural sinuses and drainage of the brain.11, 16, 23, 4, 9A, D
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to the nervous system, neurons, central and peripheral nervous systemClinical neuroanatomy, p. 1-57; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 386-397
2Peripheral nerves, spinal nerves, plexuses, motor and sensory innervationClinical neuroanatomy, p. 80-102; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 130-182
3Medulla spinalis anatomy, spinal cord laminae, columna vertebralis, descending and ascending pathways, spinal cord blood supplyClinical neuroanatomy, p. 131-163; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 425-441; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 220-239
4Brain stem anatomy, cranium anatomy, brain stem functions, cranial nerve entry, nuclei in the brain stem, brain stem reflexes, brain stem blood supplyClinical neuroanatomy, p. 185-219; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 442-464; Sobotta subject book, Volume 2, p. 683-684
5Cerebellum anatomy, cerebellum nuclei, cerebellar cortex and its internal structure, cerebellum functions, cerebellum afferent and efferent pathways, cerebellum blood supply, Cerebellar lesions and symptomsClinical neuroanatomy, p. 229-241, Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 465-489; Sobotta subject book, Volume 2, p. 687-690
6Cerebrum anatomy, cerebral cortex, cerebral hemispheres, telencephalon, nerve fibers of telencephalon, diencephalon, ventriculus tertius, cerebral lobes, cerebral dominanceClinical neuroanatomy, p. 249-267; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 512-539, Sobotta subject book, Volume 2, p. 648-654
7Cerebral cortex anatomy, Cerebral cortex functions, broadmann areas, Limbic system structures and anatomy, connection pathways of the limbic system, limbic system function, rhinencephalon, olfactory pathways, hippocampus formation, formation reticularisClinical neuroanatomy, p. 279-306; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, pp. 512-539; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 288-309, Sobotta subject book, Volume 2, p. 654-662
8Basal nuclei and their anatomy, functions of basal nuclei, basal
afferent and efferent connections of nuclei
Clinical neuroanatomy, p. 310-315; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 503-511
9Cranial nerves, cranial nerve sensory and motor nuclei, innervation regions and functions of cranial nerves, cranial nerve lesionsClinical neuroanatomy, p. 323-349; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 323-342; Sobotta subject book, Volume 2, p. 690-72
10Thalamus and hypothalamus anatomy, thalamus and hypothalamus nuclei, thalamus and hypothalamus functions, thalamus and hypothalamus afferent and efferent nerve connectionsClinical neuroanatomy, p. 363-382; Gray's Anatomy 42nd ed., p. 489-502
11Autonomic 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 systemClinical neuroanatomy, p. 387-407, Anatomy Vol. 2, p. 182-209
12The meninges (meninges), the divisions formed by the meninges (falx cerebri, cerebelli and tentorium cerebelli), the innervations of the meninges, the medulla spinalis membranes, the spaces between the brain and medulla spinalis membranes, hematomas and their relationship with the membranes, clinical interventionsClinical neuroanatomy, p. 418-427; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 398-414
13Ventricular system anatomy, interventricular connection pathways, choroid plexus, relationship between ventricles and brain stem, cerebrospinal fluid production and circulation, blood-brain barrierClinical neuroanatomy, p. 436-455; Gray's anatomy 42nd edition, p. 415-424
14Blood supply of the brain and spinal cord, cerebral arteries, polygon of willis, cerebral veins, dural sinuses and their drainage in the brain, neural structures in and around the sinus cavernosus, arteries and veins of the spinal cordClinical neuroanatomy, p. 464-475; Anatomy, volume 2, p. 351-352, the book of sobotta monu, Vol. 2, p. 702
Resources
1-Clinical Neuroanatomy, Richard S. Snell; 2-Gray's anatomy 42nd edition; 3-Anatomy volume 2, Kaplan Arıncı and Alaittin Elhan 4-Sobotta Anatomy Subject Book, Volume 2
1-Functional neuroanatomy Doğan Taner ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı !. Baskı 1998 2-Functional neuaroanatomy Prof Dr Fahri DereNobel Kitabevi Adana2000

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
He/she knows the basic functions and working mechanisms of organs and systems and can explain each system as a course subject.
X
2
He/she can dissect different parts of cadavers alone, identify organs and other structures on them, and lecture on them
X
3
He/she can design a project on a subject individually, take an active role in that project, compose a scientific article, and publish.
X
4
She/he can take an active role in multidisciplinary studies related to her/his branch.
X
5
He/she can identify normal anatomical structures on radiogram, MR and CT images and provide anatomical explanations for pathological conditions
X
6
He/she understands the relationship of anatomy with other basic medicine and clinical branches and takes part in projects.
X
7
He/she can speak at least one foreign language effectively, he/she can follow international publications in his/her branch or other branchs.
X
8
He/she can understand the topographic anatomy, surface projections and courses of organs and structures.
X
9
He/she can can make a presentation about his/her branch or other researchers branchs.
X
10
He/she can analyzes herself/himself by following current research topics.
X
11
He/she effectively fulfills the responsibility given within the team in multidisciplinary studies.
X
12
He/she can solve clinical problems and explain anatomically.
X
13
He/she can define the basic microanatomical structures in the human body, tissues, organs and systems.
X
14
He/she can make trust-based relationships with students and get them interest in the lesson.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100

Numerical Data

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