Neuroanatomy

Academic year: 2009-2010 Course code module 2BDIE-010 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 20,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): 15,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: 2 Instructor(s) André Weyns Christa Van Ginneken Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: exam contract not possible 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Thorough knowledgde of anatomical nomenclature and understanding of the physiology of the nervous system. *Sequentiality Clinical Anatomy of Domestic Animals II (2BDIE-061) AND Clinical Anatomy of Domestic Animals III (2BDIE-071) Sequentiality is also OK if 8/20 or 9/20 was obtained. 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) The leading objective is to give students a good understanding of the morphology and the structural mechanisms of the central nervous system within the scope of providing them with sufficient 'material' for the later diagnosis of neurological disorders. The student should be able to explain : - the development of the central nervous system - parts of the central nervous system and their relationship with precursors in the neural tube - the anatomical characteristics, functions, location of neural tracks (spinal and supra-spinal), nuclei in the brain and cranial nerves - the anatomical characteristics of the brain and the spinal cord - protection of the brain and the spinal cord - the spinal cord for conductance and as a reflex centre - the clinial importance of a reflex and its location in the central nervous centre - dermatomes and their clinical relevance - the location, short- and long-term consequence of a spinal lesion - the anatomical characteristics of the autonomous nervous system, its relation with hart rhythm, pupil reflex, peristalsis and vascular tone and associated clinical cases - the anatomical basis of 'feeling' and its receptors - special sensory organs 3. Course content The course is divided in 2 parts: Part 1 deals with the embryology of the central nervous system which guides the student step by step to the complex structure of the brain and spinal cord. This is followed by a description of the cranial nerves and the autonomous nervous system. Part 2 explains in more detail certain structures of the central nervous system important in neurology. During the practical courses the ruminant brain is dissected and its anatomical intern and external structures is discussed. Students are trained in designing and explaining the various tracks in the brain stem and spinal cord. Finally they are confronted with clinical neuroanatomy via discussing clinial cases describing brain lesions and lesions in the spinal cord. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions Practical sessions 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Open questions Practical exam 6. Compulsory reading – study material syllabus 7. Recommended reading - study material "Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Animals" (2004) H.E. König en H.G. Liebich ISBN 3-7945-2101-3 "The Human Central Nervous System" (1988) Nieuwenhuys; Voogd; van Huyzen ISBN 3-540-13441-7 "Neuroanatomy: Basic and Clinical" (1998) M.J. Fitzgerald ISBN 0-7020-1994-1 "Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain" (2001) M.F. Bear et al. ISBN 0-7817-3944-6 8. Tutoring after appointment and after the classes one can contact the lectures (for coordinates see blackboard) laatste aanpassing: last update: 07/07/2009 14:57 dorien.ivens