307711 (v.1) Imaging Anatomy 632

Area:

Department of Medical Imaging Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

307710 (v.1) Imaging Anatomy 631 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Radiographic, surface and applied anatomy of the chest, abdomen, head and neck. Application of geometric principles and axial relationships to the interpretation of radiographic anatomy and their implications to radiographic procedures. Transverse, longitudinal and coronal sections of the head, neck, vertebral column, chest, abdomen, pelvis and the extremities, using computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) and ultrasound images.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, the student will be able to identify anatomic structure and its axial relationships on radiographs and sectional imaging modalities.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Fleckenstein, P. and Traunum-Jensen, (1993) Anatomy in Diagnostic Imaging. Copenhagen, Munksgaard. Kelley, L.L. and Petersen, C.M, (1993). Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals, St Louis, Mosby. Madden, M.E. (1999). Introduction to Sectional Anatomy. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Novelline, R.N. and Squire, C.F. (1987) Living Anatomy. St. Louis, Mosby.

Unit Texts:

Fisher, D.L. Learning Images. Workbook. Curtin Publication. Weir, J. and Abrahams, P.H. (1997) Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy. 2nd ed. London, Mosby.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 50%, Portfolio 20%, Tests (2) 20%, Workbook 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y