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.

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology: practical application to the motor sciences

A conceptual map representing the structures and functions of the nervous system is built, under guidance, by the students. 

Introduction to neurophysiology

6 introductory lessons & 6 chapters:

• I. Overview on nervous system physiology
• II. Somatic sensory systems (somesthesia, vision,...)
• III. Somatic motor system
• IV. Cognitive systems
• V. State systems including the vegetative nervous system
• VI 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.

Contraindications

In order to ensure that sport practice can be done in good conditions, it is necessary to know and control any contraindications and precautions to be taken in the context of neurological pathologies (epilepsy, multiple sclerosis...).

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.

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology: practical application to the motor sciences

Application and strengthening of neuroanatomical and -physiological understanding relevant for motor skills and teaching.

Introduction to neurophysiology

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

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.

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology: practical application to the motor sciences

See learning objectives of neuroanatomy and -physiology.

Introduction to neurophysiology

Biology
General Physiology
Biochimie générale

Biochemistry

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

Histology

histology
neuroanatomy

Introduction to neuroanatomy

Lectures in the auditorium.

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology: practical application to the motor sciences

The map is built using collective intelligence, i.e. in working groups, and the result is then oriented towards the structures and functions relevant to motor sciences. Application of these concepts to sports situations.

Introduction to neurophysiology

N/A

Biochemistry

Ex-cathedra lectures (two hours).

Histology

workshop

Contraindications

Lectures.
 

Introduction to neuroanatomy

Blended learning


Additional information:

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

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology: practical application to the motor sciences

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Face-to-face. If necessary or useful, some or all of the sessions can be given online.

Introduction to neurophysiology

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 

Contraindications

On site ("face-to-face" - auditorium).

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.

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology: practical application to the motor sciences

See neuroanatomy and -physiology.

Introduction to neurophysiology

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- MyULiège


Further information:

Diaporama & learning objectives available on the eCampus platform


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

Mémo visuel de neurosciences : Du neurone aux sciences cognitives - 2ème édition. 2024. Daniel Richard. Editions: Dunod

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

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- MyULiège


Further information:

notes and slides ( myUliege)

Contraindications

On e-Campus

Introduction to neuroanatomy

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

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

Out-of-session test(s)


Further information:

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

- in kinésithérapie-réadaptation : 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)

- in "sciences de la motricité" : 60% in the first exam session (for the remainining 30%: see NERF0537-J-a) and 50% in the second exam session (out of session points are not taken into account for the second session ; for the remainining 50%: see NERF0537-J-a)

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology: practical application to the motor sciences

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

Written work / report


Further information:

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

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


Additional information:

The application of the acquired skills is evaluated

- within the exam questions for neuroanatomy and -physiology (see NERF0537-A-a)

- and

• in the first session by the production of documents by the students based on the conceptual map (30% of the points in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and the present course NERF0537-J-a): in order to be able to obtain points for the 1st exam session, a presence at at least 4 courses out of the 5 is required (i.e., if the student is present at only 3 or less courses, 0 (zero) points will be given for these 30% of the final result in the first exam session)
• and in the second session by open questions (50% of the points in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and the present course NERF0537-J-a)

Introduction to neurophysiology

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

Contraindications

Integrated written exam following colour codes COVID-19

Introduction to neuroanatomy

Felix SCHOLTES
felix.scholtes@uliege.be

Secrétariat :

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

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology: practical application to the motor sciences

Profs A. Mouton/G. Lombard, G. Garraux, B. Jidovtseff & F. Scholtes

 

For F. Scholtes : 

Secrétariat : Jessica THYS, Tél. 04/366.51.91 Fax. 04/366.59.53 Jessica.Thys@uliege.be

felix.scholtes@uliege.be

 

Introduction to neurophysiology

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

Contraindications

Prof JF KAUX
Médecine de l'Appareil Locomoteur, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, B4000 Liège, Belgique +32 4 3668241 jfkaux@uliege.be

Secretary : A. DEPAIFVE (Tél. : 04/366.38.90) et C. MORSA (Tél. : 04/366.38.91).

Histology

slides
slides

 

General pathology

Pain
Slide show