Base Knowledge
Head and Neck Human Anatomy
Basics of Human Physiology
Teaching Methodologies
The teaching methods are based on an expository and participatory approach, promoting students’ active engagement in the learning process. Independent study is encouraged through completing assignments and prior preparation for the topics to be covered in class.
The review and discussion of assignments, as well as the clarification of questions arising from students’ independent preparation, will guide the exploration and further development of selected syllabus topics.
Learning Results
Knowledge of the Anatomical and Physiological basis of Hearing and Balance as well as the anatomical relations between the audiovestibular structures.
Being able to relate anatomy and physiology with common clinical situations.
Understanding the anatomical and physiological basis of some diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in auditory and vestibular pathology
Program
– Anatomy and physiology of the Vestibulocochlear Nerve
– Anatomy and physiology of the Facial Nerve
– Anatomy and physiology of the Inner Ear (Vestibular System)
– Vestibular Pathway
– Acute vestibular syndrome
– Episodic vestibular syndrome
– Chronic vestibular syndrome
– Introduction to vestibular exams
Curricular Unit Teachers
Margarida Maria Fernandes SerranoGrading Methods
The assessment system may be continuous or based on a final exam.
Continuous assessment consists of two components:
- Two written tests, with a minimum required score of 8.5 (out of 20) on each. The simple average of these tests accounts for 80% of the final grade.
- In-person participation and presentation of assignments, weighted at 7.5% and 12.5%, respectively, in the final grade.
If the final weighted average is below 9.5, the student will be required to take the final exam.
In the exam-based assessment, the final grade will be determined solely by the result of a written exam.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
PRIMARY: Gray’s anatomy for students – Richard L. Drake, A. Wayne Vogl, Adam W. M. Mitchell , Sobotta atlas of human anatomy – ed. R. Putz, R. Pabst , Atlas of human anatomy – Frank H. Netter , The eustachian tube update on anatomy, development, and function – Greg R. Licameli , The auditory system : anatomy, physiology, and clinical correlates – Frank E. Musiek, Jane A. Baran , Hearing : anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the auditory system – Aage R. MØller
SECONDARY: Humn Anatomy – Testut, M. Latarjet, Neurosensorial Physiology in Otolaryngology – Y. Guerrier, A. Uziel , Vestibular Rehabilitation – Susan J. Herdm