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11986 (v.2) Medical Science 234


 

Area:

Department of Medical Imaging Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12177 (v.2) Medical Science 233 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Multi-dimensional anatomy of the spine, head, neck and extremities. Transverse, longitudinal and coronal sections of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and the extremities. Pathology of systems - gastrointestinal, genito-urinary and neurological diseases commonly seen on medical images.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Imaging Anatomy - Describe the sectional anatomy of the head, neck, vertebral column and extremities. Identify on MR and CT images, the sectional anatomy of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, vertebral column and extremities. Correlate the images of significant anatomical sections with the appropriate scout image and with part of the body that was imaged. Recognize the MRI and CT scanning planes in relation to the anatomy demonstrated.Draw basic diagrams of significant sections of the head, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, vertebral column and extremities. Pathology - describe pathology and trauma which are commonly displayed on medical images of the following systems - respiratory system including disorders of ventilation and diffusion and select pathological conditions, digestive system including disorders of the liver, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract, disorders of the male and female reproductive systems and the urinary system, describe neurological disorders including injury to brain tissue, ischaemia, raised intracranial pressure, stroke, trauma, neoplasia, degenerative disorders, glial cell disorders and spinal cord pathology which are commonly demonstrated on medical images.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Clemente, C., 1997, A Regional Atlas of the Human Body (4th ed) Williams and Wilkins. International edition. Tortora, G.J. and S.R. Grabowski. (2000) Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9th ed Wiley. Eisenberg, R.L., 1990, Comprehensive radiographic pathology Mosby, St Louis. Govan, A.D., MacFarlane, P.S. & Callander, R., 1991, Pathology Illustrated. 3rd ed Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh. Kumar, V., Cotran, R. & Robbins S., 1992, Basic Pathology 5th ed. Saunders, Philadelphia. Novelline, R.N. &Squire, C.F., 1987, Living Anatomy. Mosby, St. Louis. Sether, L. Cross-Sectional Anatomy Workbook Nasco. Sheldon, H., 1992, Boyd's Introduction to the Study of Disease. 11th ed Lea & Febiger Underwood, J.C.E. (Ed), 1992, General and Systematic Pathology.Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh. Van der Graaff, K.M. and Fox S.I., 1995, Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology. 4th ed. WCB, USA. Wheater, P.R., Burkitt, H.G., Stevens, A. & Lowe, J.S., 1995, Basic Histopathology - A Colour Atlas and Text. 2nd ed. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh. A large number of books relevant to Imaging Anatomy may be found in the library. Most are located in sections [6] 611, 616 and 617. Large size books have a prefix of Q or F. Many have been placed in the Reserve Room.

Unit Texts:

Stevens, A. & Lowe, J., 2000, Pathology 2nd ed. Mosby, Edinburgh. Weir, J. & Abrahams, P H., 1997, Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy 2nd ed. Mosby, London.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Exam - Imaging Anatomy and Pathology 35% and 30%. Test (Head ID) 15%. Test (Pathology) 20%. In order to pass this unit you must score an overall mark of not less than 50%. You must gain at least 40% in each component (Imaging Anatomy and Pathology). If you gain less than 40% in one (or both) component(s) and therefore fail that component, your final grade will be the lower of F 45 (Fail 45%), or the actual score gained.

Field of Education:

 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2YY 

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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