Information Package / Course Catalogue
Lymphatic System Anatomy
Course Code: TAN645
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to teach the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of lymphatic system and physiotherapy techniques used in the treatment of lymphedema.

Course Content

The lymphatic system starts from the lymphatic capillaries and transfers the lymph fluid to the circulatory system through the lymph vessels, cisterna chyli, ductus thoracicus. The lymphatic system includes the lymphatic vascular network and the lymphatic organs. The lymphatic system plays an important role in maintaining fluid balance between tissues, in the immune defense system and in the spread of cancers.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Define the basic concepts and principles of the anatomy of the lymphatic system
2.Knows the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of lymphatic system
3. knows the anatomy of the upper limb lentaphic system
4.know the anatomy of the lower extremity lentaphic system
5.knows the anatomy of the lentaphic system of head and neck anatomy
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Lymphatic system anatomy (head and neck, upper extremity)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Lymphatic system anatomy (trunk, genital region and lower extremity)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Lymphatic system physiology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Lymphatic system physiology
Week 5 - Theoretical
Pathophysiology of lymphatic system
Week 6 - Intermediate Exam
midterm exam
Week 7 - Theoretical
Diagnostic methods in lymphedema, lymphedema classification, lymphedema complications
Week 8 - Theoretical
upper extremity lymphatic system anatomy
Week 9 - Theoretical
upper extremity lymphatic system anatomy
Week 10 - Theoretical
anatomy of the abdominal lymphatic system
Week 11 - Theoretical
anatomy of the abdominal lymphatic system
Week 12 - Theoretical
anatomy of the pelvis lymphatic system
Week 13 - Theoretical
anatomy of the pelvis lymphatic system
Week 14 - Theoretical
ower extremity lymphatic system anatomy
Week 15 - Theoretical
ower extremity lymphatic system anatomy
Week 16 - Final Exam
final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Presentation 1112
Reading130339
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026