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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| ANATOMY (MEDICINE) (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | ANA507 |
| Name | Peripheral Nervous System and Peripheral Nerve Plexuses |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. HÜSEYİN ERDEM |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide a detailed examination of the structures of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the organization of the nerve plexuses it forms. Students are expected to distinguish between normal and variant peripheral nerve branches, explain the anatomical basis of nerve lesions in clinical cases, and interpret relevant literature.
Course Content
The course aims to distinguish the fundamental structure of the peripheral nervous system, the formation and branches of nerve plexuses, anatomical variations, and the clinical implications of nerve injuries.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for the course.
Resources
1. Current articles and online resources 2. Dere Anatomi Atlası ve Ders Kitabı 3. Dere Atlaslı Nöroanatomi ve Fonksiyonel Nöroloji
Notes
Additional readings will be provided during the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describes in detail the structure and organization of the peripheral nervous system. |
| LO02 | Identifies the basic formation and branches of nerve plexuses. |
| LO03 | Relates the sensory and motor deficits caused by peripheral nerve injuries to their anatomical basis |
| LO04 | Discusses the surgical and radiological significance of PNS and plexus variations. |
| LO05 | Evaluates nerve injuries through clinical case studies. |
| LO06 | Critically evaluates current research in the literature. |
| LO07 | Writes a research report in accordance with academic guidelines. |
| LO08 | Effectively applies knowledge of the peripheral nervous system in academic research. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the anatomic concepts and fields of study. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Desribes normal gross anatomy, neighbourhood of structures, vascularization, innervation, lymphatic drainage and functional relationship of human body. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Differentiates variations and anomalies of human body. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines surface anatomy of the structures. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains structure-function relationships of human nervous system. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Supports knowledge of human body structures with basic knowledge of other disciplines related to anatomy. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows about technologies, technical equipment, cadavers, models and microscopic methods required for anatomy field. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Supplies skills of interpretation, analysis-synthesis by using different research methods to provide new knowledge by integrating anatomy knowledge with knowledge of different disciplines and offers solutions. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs scientific researches in the field of anatomy and writes report. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conducts macroscopic and microscopic dissection of the cadaver in compliance with appropriate techniques. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Determines reference points, surface contours, projections of structures, vessels and nerves on body surface. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Performs the measurements and animal experimantation about his/her research field. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conducts researches on anatomy and related fields independently or as a team-member. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Presents a seminar about anatomy. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Critically evaluates knowledge about anatomy, directs learning. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Implements vocational development and life-long learning principles related to anatomy field in his/her studies. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Discusses and shares knowledge of anatomy, current developments and his/her studies in written, orally and visually with gorups of anatomy or other fieds. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Communicates in written and orally by using a foreign language. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows the ethical rules in proceedings after dissection, obtaining, conservation, using process of cadaver. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops strategies in fields of anatomy, evaluates the findings in the context of scientific and ethical rules. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, overview of the peripheral nervous system | Review of basic anatomy | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Overview of spinal nerves and the concept of plexuses | 1. Current articles and online resources 2. Dere Anatomi Atlası ve Ders Kitabı 3. Dere Atlaslı Nöroanatomi ve Fonksiyonel Nöroloji | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Formation and main branches of the cervical plexus | 1. Current articles and online resources 2. Dere Anatomi Atlası ve Ders Kitabı 3. Dere Atlaslı Nöroanatomi ve Fonksiyonel Nöroloji | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Brachial plexus and the anatomy of upper extremity nerves | 1. Current articles and online resources 2. Dere Anatomi Atlası ve Ders Kitabı 3. Dere Atlaslı Nöroanatomi ve Fonksiyonel Nöroloji | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Anatomical features of the lumbar plexus | 1. Current articles and online resources 2. Dere Anatomi Atlası ve Ders Kitabı 3. Dere Atlaslı Nöroanatomi ve Fonksiyonel Nöroloji | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Sacral plexus, sciatic nerve, and innervation of the lower extremity | 1. Current articles and online resources 2. Dere Anatomi Atlası ve Ders Kitabı 3. Dere Atlaslı Nöroanatomi ve Fonksiyonel Nöroloji | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Peripheral nerve injuries and clinical signs | Recent case reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Presentation preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Anatomical approaches in peripheral nerve surgery | Online surgical anatomy sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Neurophysiological tests, EMG, and nerve conduction studies | Online kaynaklar | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Nerve branches with anatomical variations and their clinical relevance | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Rehabilitation and assessment methods in plexus injuries | Online resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | PNS and plexuses in radiological imaging | Online radiology atlases and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Presentation and discussion of clinical cases | Presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | General review and in-term evaluation | All topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Presentation preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Presentation preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 143 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,72 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||