Anatomy of the Thorax

The collaboration with Professor Frank H. Willard and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) continues this year with an on-demand course on functional anatomy, a high-level training course covering anatomy, physiology and pathology with in-depth dissection in the laboratory.

During this course, the anatomy, histology and embryology of the visceral and somatic components of the thorax will be explored in depth.

The blood supply, lymphatic drainage, innervation and topography of the visceral organs will be investigated, with considerations on the viscero-somatic integration that occurs between the somatic and visceral components of the nervous system.

The course, designed to deepen learners' anatomical, physiological and pathological knowledge, aims to improve skills in diagnosing visceral and somatic pain syndromes.

This will be possible thanks to the structure of the lessons that, in addition to a theoretical part, will be organised around real clinical cases with moments of in-depth study in the dissection laboratory where Professor Willard will show directly on a cadaver some details of the topics covered.

Thanks to the on-demand mode, it is possible to register and follow the course lessons at any time and according to one's needs and time availability.

For a face-to-face discussion with Professor Willard, 1 live-streaming appointment will be organised in itinere for question-and-answer sessions or to ask for insights into the lectures.

Programme

• Session 1 - Anterior thoracic body wall, anterior mediastinum, pleural cavities and the respiratory mechanism

• Session 2 - The anatomy and histology of the trachea, bronchi and the lungs

• Session 3 - Middle mediastinum, pericardial sac and external and internal anatomy of the heart

• Session 4 - Development of the lungs and heart and their congenital abnormalities

• Session 5 - Posterior mediastinum and the Innervation of the heart and lungs and their associated pain syndromes