Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea magistrale in Scienze motorie preventive ed adattate - Enrollment from 2025/2026
Academic year:

Teaching code

4S000724

Coordinator

Carlo Zancanaro

Credits

3

Also offered in courses:

  • Anthropometry of the course Master's degree in Sport Science and Physical Performance

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/16 - HUMAN ANATOMY

Period

1° semestre motorie dal Oct 1, 2020 al Jan 29, 2021.

Location

VERONA

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide the students with theoretical and practical knowledge on the following items:
• Applied human anatomy with special reference to surface and palpatory anatomy
• Anthropometric measurements

Program

Surface and topographic anatomy:
detection of bony landmarks
detection of origin and insertion of skeletal muscles
manual functional evaluation of skeletal muscles
detection of selected nerve and vessel landmarks
Anthropometry
anthropometry instrumentation and main anthropometric measurements
execution of anthropometry with anthropometer
execution of skinfold thickness measurement

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Lumley Anatomia di superficie. CEA 2004
S. Tixa Atlante di anatomia palpatoria. 2 voll Masson 2000

Examination Methods

The examen consists of multiple choice questions (n=20). Five answers, one correct. Correct answer, 1 point; wrong/missing answer, 0 points.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE