Multidisciplinary approach to the nervous system (anatomy - pathology) - Theory

Introduction to neuroanatomy

This unit provides the fundamental knowledge for physiotherapy and motor sciences students concerning the structure of the nervous system and its vegetative and somatic sensorimotor systems.

Advanced studies in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

Contents

* Spinal cord and spinal cord syndromes
* Vegetative nervous system
* Sensory systems including pain
* Cerebellum, coordination, balance
* Voluntary motricity and basal ganglia
* CNS Vascularisation and functional anatomy of the encephalon
* Cranial nerves and oculomotor function
* Spinal nerves
* Vision and cognition
* Meninges and CSF, consciousness

Neuropsychology introduction

5 introductory lessons & 7 chapters:

• Overview on nervous system physiology
• Communication
• Somatic sensory systems (somesthesia, vision,...)
• somatic motor system
• Cognitive systems
• State systems including the vegetative nervous system
• System nervous homeostasis

Biochemistry

This module presents the nervous system through anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry and semiology. The biochemistry is concerned by neurotransmitters synthesis, their release mechanisms,the neurotransmitters receptors and their post-synaptic activities.

Histology

workshop

General pathology

Physiopathological process sustaining pain.

Special pathology

"Special Pathology of the Nervous System" concerns those neurological diseases and injuries that affect muskuloskeletal function and are relevant to physiotherapy, including general principles of their treatment. This subject matter is complementary to the course dedicated to neurological physiotherapy.
The content of the course (in French) is the following:

• General clinical manifestations of muscle tone, postural control, balance, coordination, mouvement control and abnormal movements, including the multifactorial alterations of balance in the elderly.
• Cognitive dysfunction including coma, as well as its consequences, and their impact on rehabilitation. Dementia and complications of alcoholism.
• Parkinson's and related diseases, tremor.
• Stroke, ischémic and haemorrhagic.
• Stroke rehabilitation.
• Tumours and abcesses of the central nervous system.
• Hydrocephalus.
• Head trauma.
• Spinal cord compression, acute and chronic.
• Rehabilitation of spinal cord compression.
• Multiple sclerosis and motoneuron disease.
• Peripheral neuropathy and myopathy.
• Neuromuscular junction disorders.
• Cerebral Palsy

Introduction to neuroanatomy

The general objective of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the structure of the normal nervous system and sensory organs. The course contents have been chosen with the help of the physiotherapy and motor science teachers in order to provide a large knowledge base that is necessary and adequate for further teaching. This course is part of a multidisciplinary strategy which leads the

• physiotherapy student from the understanding of the normal structure and function of the human nervous system to its abnormalities and to neurological disorders. This lays the ground for the course teaching neurological physiotherapy, as well as the integrative course "Problem Based Learning" ("Apprentissage par problèmes - Approche multidisciplinaire du système nerveux appliquée à la kinésithérapie."), and
• the students of motor sciences to a neuroanatomical basis for the following applied course.

Advanced studies in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

Apply knowledge from the introctury courses and build further understanding of the function of the nervous system. This course is part of a multidisciplinary strategy which leads the student from the understanding of the normal structure and function of the human nervous system to its abnormalities and to neurological disorders. This lays the ground for the course teaching neurological physiotherapy, as well as the integrative course "Problem Based Learning" ("Apprentissage par problèmes - Approche multidisciplinaire du système nerveux appliquée à la kinésithérapie.").

Learning objectives are provided to the students.

Neuropsychology introduction

Teaching will guide the student to develop a general knowledge on:

• How is the information coded by electrical signals
• How does the information spread in nerve cells
• How is the information transmitted from one cell to another
• How extrernal and internal stimuli are coded by the nervous system, including nociceptive stimuli
• how postures and movements are controlled
• the main cognitive domains: memory, langage, attention,...
• the multiple organisation levels of somatic sensory and motor systems, cognitive systems and state system
• the multiple interactions between somatic motor systems, sensory systems, cognition, emotion, sleep-wake mechanisms and the vegetative nervous system

Biochemistry

To known the biochemical, anatomical, histological and physiological basis of the nervous system in order to be able to understand the diseases of this system.
The Biochemistry partim is focused on neurotransmitters : synthesis, release mechanisms, receptors and post-synaptic effects.

Histology

microscopy of nervous tissu

Special pathology

To teach the principal neurologic disorders that impact on muskuloskeletal function. More detailed learning objectives are provided by each participating teacher.

Introduction to neuroanatomy

Prerequisite:

• Elementary information on the Anatomy of the nervous system as provided in preuniversity teaching and in the introductory course to human anatomy.

Advanced studies in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

Prerequisite: see course programme for the pre- and co-requisite courses.

• Elementary information on the Anatomy and Physiology of the nervous system as provided in preuniversity teaching and in the introductory course to human anatomy, as well as the introduction to neuroanatomy (NERF0537-A-a) and neurophysiology (NERF0537-G-a).

Neuropsychology introduction

Biology
General Physiology
Biochimie générale

Biochemistry

General chemistry, general biology, histologie, cytology, general physiology, general biochemistry, human biochemistry.

Histology

histology
neuroanatomy

Special pathology

• Required: anatomy, physiology, general notions of physiotherapy.
• Course on the massage theory and practice, Re-education of the musculoskeletal system theory and practice, hydro and mechano-therapy, electro-physiotherapy...

Introduction to neuroanatomy

Lectures in the auditorium.

Advanced studies in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

Teaching method

• Lectures.
• Optional: Work on learning objectives in presence of teachers.
• Practical exercise sessions ("labs") : application of the theoretical notions from the lectures.

Neuropsychology introduction

N/A

Biochemistry

Ex-cathedra lectures (two hours).

Histology

workshop

Special pathology

Traditional teaching in auditorium.

Introduction to neuroanatomy

Blended learning


Additional information:

On site ("face-to-face" - auditorium) in principle, but online sessions possible depending on conditions.

Advanced studies in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

Blended learning


Additional information:

On site ("face-to-face" - auditorium), but some courses can be given online depending on conditions.

Neuropsychology introduction

Ex cathedra lessons - face-to-face
These teaching conditions will be adapted according to the requirements of the sanitary situation (COVID-19) and partially or completely moved online into virtual classrooms.

Biochemistry

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

See the timetable notice board. Class normally given  face-to-face.   As long as it is possible, the lessons will be saved (POD-CAST system) to be viewed later.

Histology

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

face-to-face  (support on e-campus-MyUliege)

General pathology

Hybride 

Special pathology

Face-to-face.

Introduction to neuroanatomy

• Course book available online for all students, in French.
• The "Vade Mecum" of the course book includes a list of suggested references, many of which are available in English.

Advanced studies in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

• Course book available online for all students, in French.
• The "Vade Mecum" of the course book includes a list of suggested references, many of which are available in English.
• Slides, courses notes and learning objectives are available on the eCampucs platform
• Neurophysiologie:Many learning objectives can also be reached by referring the following optional textbooks:

Neuropsychology introduction

Diaporama & learning objectives available on the eCampus platform


Many learning objectives can also be reached by referring the following optional textbooks:

Mayo Clinic Medical Neurosciences: Organized by Neurologic Systems and Levels, (6 edn) 2017              Eduardo E. Benarroch, Jeremy K. Cutsforth-Gregory, Kelly D. Flemming. Edition Oxford academic

Neurosciences, 6ème édition, 2019 (translated in franch). D. Purves, G.J. Augustine, D. Fitzpatrick, W.C. Hall, A.-S LaMantia, J.O. McNamara, L.E. White. Editions de boeck.

Biochemistry

Course reading available from the lecturer which is responsible for this module and on MyULiege. The lecture presentation will be also added on MyULiege.

Histology

notes and slides ( myUliege)

Special pathology

Provided by each teacher. Available on ecampus.

Introduction to neuroanatomy

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

Out-of-session test(s)


Additional information:

Out of session questionnaire, accounting for 10% of the final result of the first exam session.

Written examination in session: MCQ. This accounts for 90% of the final result (of NERF0537-A-a, -G-a et -H-a) in the first exam session and 100% in the second exam session (out of session points are not taken into account for the second session).

Advanced studies in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )


Additional information:

Written examination in session: MCQ.

This accounts for 90% of the final result (of NERF0537-A-a, -G-a et -H-a) in the first exam session and 100% in the second exam session (out of session points are not taken into account for the second session).

Neuropsychology introduction

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

Out-of-session test(s)


Additional information:

Written examination: Questions with open answers, MCQ

Depending on the sanitary conditions (COVID-19 pandemic), the exam will be organised on site (physical presence: codes green and yellow, possibly orange) or online (virtual: code red, possibly orange).

The evaluation criterias are available on the Faculty Website: www.facmed.ulg.ac.be/examens

 

 

 

Additional information:

Out of session questionnaire, accounting for 10% of the final result for the physiotherapy students (NERF0537-1).

Written examination: MCQ. This accounts for 90% of the final result for the physiotherapy students (NERF0537-1) and 100% of the final result for the "Motor Sciences" students (NERF0537-2).

On site except if conditions do not allow for that.



 

 

Biochemistry

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )


Additional information:

Theoritical evaluation to be defined within the framework of an integrated evaluation (integrated written exam). In recent years, those in charge of the module asked for an MCQ with an implicit general solution for the Biochemistry part.

Histology

in accordance with the method recommended for the module

Special pathology

Written exam. Open questions or multiple choice questions.

Introduction to neuroanatomy

Felix SCHOLTES
felix.scholtes@uliege.be

Secrétariat :

• Jessica THYS Tél. 04/366.51.91 Jessica.Thys@ulg.ac.be

Advanced studies in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

Gaëtan GARRAUX et Felix SCHOLTES
ggarraux@uliege.be
felix.scholtes@ulg.ac.be

Secrétariat :

• F. SCHOLTES: Jessica THYS Tél. 04/366.51.91 Jessica.Thys@ulg.ac.be
• G. GARRAUX: Larisia BOURDOUX Tél. 04 366 59 50 larisia.bourdoux@ulg.ac.be

Neuropsychology introduction

Prof Gaetan GARRAUX
ggarraux@uliege.be


Secretary : Mrs Larisia BOURDOUX
Tél : 04/3665950

Biochemistry

Lecturer : B. ROGISTER, Full Professor
GIGA-Neurosciences
Tour de pathologie 2, étage +1, CHU
Tel. : +32 4 366 59 50
e-mail Bernard.Rogister@uliege.be
Larisia Bourdoux, Secretary Tel : 32 4 366 59 50 e-mail : Larisia.Bourdoux@uliege.be
 

Histology

Laboratoire d'Histologie Cytologie
chantal.humblet@uliege.be
04 3662403

General pathology

Enseignant : Y. HENROTIN Bât. B23 Unité de recherche sur l'os et le cartillage (U.R.O.C.) - Tél. : 04/366.25.16 - Email : yhenrotin@uliege.be

Special pathology

Prof. J.-F. KAUX:
Cours coordination.
Mon bureau se situe au CHU Sart Tilman, bloc Central, +3, porte 151 (route 396). Vous pouvez me contacter si vous avez des questions sur les différentes cours via mon adresse e-mail (jfkaux@ulg.ac.be) ou via ma secrétaire au 04/366 82 41.

Secrétariat ISEPK : A. DEPAIFVE (Tél. : 04/366.38.90) et C. MORSA (Tél. : 04/366.38.91).
 
Prof. F. SCHOLTES:
Course coordination. 
Secretary 04/366 5191 to establish contact with the different teachers.
Email jessica.thys@uliege.be // felix.scholtes@uliege.be

Histology

histology
slides

General pathology

Pain
Slide show