Year 2 · Dental Medicine · Medical University, Varna

Anatomy and Human Histology: notes and exam prep for MU Varna

Anatomy and Human Histology for Year 2 Dental Medicine at the Medical University, Varna: all 232 syllabus topics in 7 sections, with exam-focused notes, figures and flashcards.

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The Anatomy and Human Histology syllabus

Every topic, numbered as the department numbers it.

I. Osteology and arthrology31 topics

  1. 1Bone as an organ - types of bones, bone structure, development and growth. Periosteumfree
  2. 3Skull. Ontogenesis. Facial bonesfree
  3. 4Bones of the facial skull (viscerocranium)free
  4. 5Skull. Development. Cranial bonesfree
  5. 6Skull - calvaria, fonticuli craniifree
  6. 6Internal cranial basefree
  7. 8Skull - external cranial basefree
  8. 9Skull - temporal fossa, infratemporal fossa, pterygopalatine fossafree
  9. 10Skull - orbitfree
  10. 11Skull - bony nasal cavityfree
  11. 12Articulations. Types of joints. Structure and mechanics of jointsfree
  12. 14Spine. Bones and joints between vertebrae. Overviewfree
  13. 15Joints of the skull with the vertebral columnfree
  14. 16Thorax. Bones and joints of bony elements. Overviewfree
  15. 17Temporomandibular jointfree
  16. 18Prenatal and postnatal development of the skull
  17. 19X-ray anatomy of the skull. Age peculiarities
  18. 20Bones and joints of the shoulder girdle. Shoulder joint. Overviewfree
  19. 20Bones and joints of the upper limb. Overviewfree
  20. 20Joints of the shoulder girdle. Shoulder jointfree
  21. 20Elbow joint. Joints of the bones of the forearmfree
  22. 20Wrist joints - art. radiocarpalis, art. mediocarpalisfree
  23. 20Joints of the hand - carpometacarpal, metacarpophalangeal, interphalangealfree
  24. 21Bones and joints of the pelvis and lower limb. Overviewfree
  25. 21Connections of the bones of the pelvis. Shape and dimensions of the pelvisfree
  26. 21Hip jointfree
  27. 21Knee jointfree
  28. 21Joints of the bones of the lower leg. Ankle (talocrural) jointfree
  29. 21Anatomical joints of the foot - talocalcaneal (subtalar), talocalcaneonavicular, cuneonavicular, calcaneocuboid, cuneocuboidfree
  30. 21Joints of the foot - tarsometatarsal, metatarsophalangeal, interphalangealfree
  31. 21Functional joints of the foot - transverse tarsal joint (joint of Chopart), joint of Lisfranc. The foot as a whole. Mechanics of the footfree

II. Myology15 topics

  1. 22General structure of the skeletal muscles. Classification of skeletal muscles. Blood supply and innervation of muscles. Accessory formations of muscles - tendons, aponeurosis, fascia, tendon sheaths, bursa. Mechanics of musclesfree
  2. 23Muscles of facial expression. Innervation and blood supply
  3. 24Muscles of chewing. Blood supply and innervation. Fascia of the head
  4. 25Muscles of the back. Overviewfree
  5. 25Superficial muscles of the back. Intermediate muscles of the backfree
  6. 25Deep muscles of the back - autochthonous muscles. Thoracolumbar fasciafree
  7. 25Suboccipital muscles. Suboccipital trigonefree
  8. 26Superficial muscles of the neck. Blood supply and innervation
  9. 27Muscles of the neck. Cervical fasciafree
  10. 27Oral floor musclesfree
  11. 29Muscles of the chest. Diaphragm - parts, openings, blood supply, innervationfree
  12. 29Muscles of the shoulder girdle and upper limb. Overviewfree
  13. 30Muscles of the abdominal wall. Inguinal canalfree
  14. 31Muscles of the shoulder and upper limb. Blood supply and innervation
  15. 32Muscles of the hip and lower limb. Blood supply and innervation

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III. Splanchnology48 topics

  1. 33Digestive system - overview and development
  2. 35Embryonic development and anomalies of the oral cavity and face
  3. 35Oral cavity proper
  4. 36Oral cavity - vestibule. Lips, cheeks, gums. Blood supply, lymph drainage, innervation
  5. 37Oral cavity proper. Soft and hard palate. Muscles of the soft palate. Oral mucosa
  6. 38Tongue (lingua) - parts, surfaces, muscles, innervation, blood supply. Lingual mucosa and papillae
  7. 39Permanent teeth - anomalies
  8. 39Histological structure of the tooth
  9. 39Milk teeth. Development and germination of teeth. Abnormalities
  10. 41Supporting tissues of the teeth - periodontium
  11. 42Teeth - blood supply, lymph drainage and innervation
  12. 44Embryonic development of the teeth - amelogenesis
  13. 45Embryonic development of the teeth - dentinogenesis
  14. 46Embryonic development of the teeth - cementogenesis
  15. 47Eruption of the teeth. Mechanism. Theories. Disturbances
  16. 50Dental arches - characteristics. Occlusion and articulation. Physiological types of occlusion
  17. 51Glands of the oral cavity - small salivary glands
  18. 52Major salivary glands - parotid, submandibular, sublingual. Topography, innervation, blood supply, lymphatic drainage. Histological structure
  19. 55Oropharyngeal isthmus. Tonsillae
  20. 56Pharynx. Topography, parts, muscles, blood supply, lymphatic drainage, innervation. Histological structure
  21. 57Esophagus. Topography, parts, blood supply, lymphatic drainage, innervation. Histological structure
  22. 58Stomach - gaster. Topography, parts, blood supply, lymphatic drainage, innervation. Histological structure
  23. 59Duodenum
  24. 59Mesenteric small intestine - jejunum, ileum
  25. 60Large intestine. Caecum. Vermiform appendix
  26. 60Large intestine. Colon. Rectum
  27. 61Pancreas - topography, external morphology, blood supply, lymphatic drainage, innervation. Histological structure
  28. 61Endocrine pancreas. Gastro-enteropancreatic endocrine system
  29. 62Liver
  30. 64Intra and extrahepatic bile ducts. Gallbladder - macroscopic anatomy and histological structure
  31. 65Peritoneum. Peritoneal cavity - greater and lesser peritoneal sac. Peritoneal formations - ligaments and mesos. Greater and lesser omentum
  32. 66Upper and lower parts of the abdominal cavity. Overview
  33. 67Respiratory system - overview, embryonic development, congenital anomalies
  34. 67External nose. Nasal cavity. Paranasal sinuses
  35. 70Larynx
  36. 71Trachea. Principal (primary) bronchi. Bronchial tree. Topography, external morphology, blood supply, lymphatic drainage, innervation. Histological structure
  37. 72Lungs - shape, topography, lobes, segments, lobules and acini
  38. 73Pleura. Pleural cavity - recessus (sinuses) of the pleura. Mediastinum
  39. 74Urinary system - overview, embryonic development, congenital anomalies
  40. 74Male reproductive system - overview, embryonic development, congenital anomalies
  41. 74Female reproductive system - overview, embryonic development, congenital anomalies
  42. 74Kidney
  43. 76Excretory ducts. Urinary bladder. Male and female urethra. Anomalies
  44. 77Testis. Epididymis. Ductus deferens. Spermatic cord
  45. 78Seminal vesicles. Prostate. Bulbourethral glands. Penis. Scrotum
  46. 80Ovaries. Uterine (Fallopian) tubes. Uterus
  47. 81Vagina. External female genitalia. Perineum
  48. 82Mammary gland - topography, macroscopic anatomy, blood supply, lymphatic drainage, innervation. Histological structure

IV. Endocrine system5 topics

  1. 83Endocrine system - overview, embryonic development, congenital anomalies. Types of hormones. Principles of neuroendocrine control
  2. 83Pituitary gland. Pineal gland
  3. 84Diencephalon
  4. 86Thyroid gland - topography, macroscopic anatomy, blood supply, lymphatic drainage, innervation. Histological structure. Parathyroid glands - topography, macroscopic anatomy, blood supply. Histological structure
  5. 87Suprarenal gland. Paraganglia

V. Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems37 topics

  1. 89Heart. Development, topography and external morphology
  2. 90Heart chambers. Heart valves
  3. 91Heart. Histological structure of the cardiac wall. Fibrous skeleton of the heart
  4. 91Blood supply and innervation of the heart. Conductive system of the heart
  5. 92Blood and lymphatic vessels of the heart. Pericardium
  6. 93Structural plan of the circulatory system. Anastomoses. Collateral circulation
  7. 94Structure of the blood vessel wall. Arteries, veins, capillaries
  8. 95Microcirculatory bed. Arteriovenous anastomoses
  9. 96Arteries and veins of the pulmonary circuit
  10. 97Aorta - overview. Parts. Main branches
  11. 98External carotid artery
  12. 98Facial artery
  13. 98Lingual artery
  14. 99Maxillary artery
  15. 100Internal carotid artery
  16. 100Ophthalmic artery
  17. 101Subclavian artery. Axillary artery. Overview
  18. 102Arteries of the upper limb. Overview
  19. 103Thoracic descending aorta. Parietal and visceral branches
  20. 104Abdominal descending aorta - paired parietal and visceral branches
  21. 104Abdominal descending aorta - unpaired visceral branches. Anastomoses
  22. 105Iliac arteries - common, external, internal
  23. 106Arteries of the lower limb. Overview
  24. 107Superior vena cava. Overview
  25. 107Veins of the head and neck
  26. 109Inferior vena cava. Major tributaries. Veins of the pelvis and lower part of the abdominal wall
  27. 109Superficial and deep veins of the extremities
  28. 110Hepatic portal vein. Porto-systemic (porto-caval) venous anastomoses
  29. 111Systemic (cava-caval) venous anastomoses
  30. 112Lymph node. Thymus
  31. 112Spleen. Red bone marrow
  32. 113Lymph nodes - microscopic structure, blood supply, innervation
  33. 115Lymphatic system. Overview. Structure of the wall of the lymphatic vessels. Main lymphatic vessels
  34. 116Lymphatic vessels and regional lymph nodes of the head and neck
  35. 118Lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes of thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity and pelvis. Overview
  36. 118Lymphatic vessels and regional lymph nodes of the axillary fossa and upper limb
  37. 120Lymphatic vessels and regional lymph nodes of the lower limb. Inguinal lymph nodes

VI. Nervous system and sensory organs55 topics

  1. 121General principles and organization of the nervous system. CNS and PNS. Somatic and autonomic nervous system. Development
  2. 123Spinal cord - topography, macroscopic anatomy, meninges, blood supply
  3. 123Spinal cord. Grey matter - cytoarchitectonics. Laminar structure - laminae of Rexed
  4. 124Spinal cord. White matter - myeloarchitectonics. Funiculi. Ascending and descending tracts
  5. 126Medulla oblongata - external and internal morphology. Nuclei and white matter systems
  6. 127Pons - external and internal morphology. Nuclei and white matter systems
  7. 128Mesencephalon. Reticular formation
  8. 129Cerebellum
  9. 131Telencephalon (cerebrum). Sulci and gyri
  10. 132Myeloarchitectonics of the cerebrum - fiber systems. Corpus callosum. Commissurae. Internal capsule
  11. 133Olfactory part of the brain. Limbic system
  12. 134Basal nuclei
  13. 136Structure of the cerebral cortex. Localization of functions
  14. 137Brain blood supply. Blood-brain barrier
  15. 138Lateral, third and fourth ventricles. Cerebrospinal fluid. Blood-fluid barrier
  16. 139System of superficial mechanosensation of head and body
  17. 140General sensory systems. System of pain and temperature from body and head
  18. 141General sensory systems. System of deep sensation from body and head
  19. 142Trigeminal system
  20. 143Interoceptive sensory system
  21. 144Retina. Visual sensory pathway
  22. 145Vestibulocochlear nerve: auditory part. Auditory-sensory system
  23. 146Vestibulocochlear nerve: vestibular part. Vestibular-sensory system
  24. 147Special sensory systems. Gustatory system
  25. 148Organs of smell. Olfactory-sensory system
  26. 149Motor system. Pyramidal, oculomotor and corticonuclear systems
  27. 150Motor system. Extrapyramidal system
  28. 152The autonomic nervous system. Overview
  29. 153Spinal nerves. Formation. Spinal (dorsal root) ganglia. Reflex arch
  30. 153Cervical plexus - formation, branches, innervation areas
  31. 154Brachial plexus. Nerves of the upper limb. Overview
  32. 155Intercostal nerves - branches, innervation areas
  33. 156Lumbar and sacral plexuses. Nerves of the lower limb. Overview
  34. 158Cranial nerves III, IV, VI - oculomotor, trochlear, abducens
  35. 159Cranial nerve V - trigeminal nerve. Nuclei, ganglion, main branches and innervation areas
  36. 160Ophthalmic nerve - branches, innervation areas
  37. 161Maxillary nerve - branches, innervation areas
  38. 162Mandibular nerve - branches, innervation areas
  39. 163Cranial nerve VII - facial nerve. Nuclei, ganglion, main branches and innervation areas
  40. 165Cranial nerve IX - glossopharyngeal. Nuclei, ganglia, branches and innervation areas
  41. 166Cranial nerve X - vagus. Nuclei, ganglia, parts, branches and innervation areas
  42. 167Cranial nerves XI, XII - accessory and hypoglossal
  43. 168Sympathetic trunk - structure and parts
  44. 169Sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system
  45. 169Plexuses and ganglia of the autonomic nervous system in the head and neck region
  46. 170Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic parts of the sympathetic trunk. Prevertebral ganglia
  47. 171Parasympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system
  48. 172Visceral plexuses in the thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavity
  49. 173Organs of vision - overview, embryonic development. External morphology and blood supply of the eyeball
  50. 173Eyeball
  51. 177Accessory organs of the eye. Blood supply of the eye
  52. 178External ear. Auricle. Auditory canal. Tympanic membrane
  53. 179Middle ear. Tympanic cavity. Auditory ossicles. Muscles. Auditory tube (pharyngotympanic tube)
  54. 180Inner ear - bony and membranous labyrinth
  55. 183Skin. Hairs, sweat and sebaceous glands, nails

VII. Topographic anatomy41 topics

  1. 184Frontoparietooccipital region. Clinical significance
  2. 185Temporal, mastoid and auricular regions. Clinical significance
  3. 186Internal cranial base. Clinical significance
  4. 187Infratemporal region. Clinical significance
  5. 188Facial region. Overview
  6. 188Zygomatic, infraorbital, mental and buccal regions
  7. 189Parotideomasseteric region. Clinical significance
  8. 190Orbital region. Clinical significance
  9. 191Nasal region. Paranasal sinuses. Clinical significance
  10. 192Oral region. Clinical significance
  11. 193Neck regions. Fasciae and connective tissue spaces of the neck. Clinical significance
  12. 194Submandibular triangle. Submental triangle
  13. 194Anterior neck region. Submandibular triangle. Submental triangle. Clinical significance
  14. 196Anterior neck region. Carotid triangle. Omo-tracheal (muscular) triangle. Clinical significance
  15. 197Sternocleidomastoid region
  16. 198Lateral region of the neck. Cervical viscera
  17. 199Subclavian region. Mammary region
  18. 200Axillary region. Axillary fossa. Neuro-vascular structures. Groups of lymph nodes
  19. 201Thoracic wall and mediastinum. Overview
  20. 203Anterolateral abdominal wall - topographic lines and areas. Inguinal canal. Clinical significance
  21. 205Retroperitoneal space. Divisions. Organs. Clinical significance
  22. 206Male and female lesser pelvis. Overview
  23. 208Back regions. Posterior neck region. Scapular region. Infrascapular region. Lumbar region. Clinical significance
  24. 209Vertebral canal. Clinical significance
  25. 209Vertebral region. Sacral region. Clinical significance
  26. 210Deltoid region. Anterior and posterior brachial regions. Clinical significance
  27. 210Anterior and posterior cubital region. Clinical significance
  28. 210Anterior antebrachial region. Clinical significance
  29. 210Posterior antebrachial region. Clinical significance
  30. 210Anterior and posterior carpal regions. Clinical significance
  31. 210Palmar aspect of the hand. Clinical significance
  32. 210Dorsal aspect of the hand. Fingers of the hand. Clinical significance
  33. 211Gluteal region. Suprapiriform and infrapiriform foramina. Clinical significance
  34. 211Anterior femoral region. Vascular and muscular lacuna. Femoral triangle. Clinical significance
  35. 211Posterior femoral region. Adductor canal. Clinical significance
  36. 211Anterior and posterior knee regions. Popliteal fossa. Clinical significance
  37. 211Anterior crural region. Anterior talocrural region. Clinical significance
  38. 211Posterior crural region. Posterior talocrural region. Clinical significance
  39. 211Calcaneal region. Clinical significance
  40. 211Plantar aspect of the foot. Clinical significance
  41. 211Dorsal aspect of the foot. Fingers of the foot. Clinical significance

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